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What the St Hubert’s Island bridge could look like with the planned fence

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St Huberts Island Bridge before the planned works

Wicks called to intervene in bridge dispute A new community action group on St Huberts Island, the Bridge Warriors, is calling on Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks to intervene in a dispute over an upgrade to the St Huberts Island bridge.

The group is asking Ms Wicks to intervene before a Federal grant is signed off to enable Central Coast Council to proceed with an upgrade it has planned for the bridge. Bridge Warriors organiser Ms Lindy Wilson said the group did not want a $900,000 grant spent to install public nuisance barriers

designed to prevent people jumping off the bridge into the water. She said the project would be “a misuse of precious public money”. “The use of monitored CCTV, with clearer signage, fines for those who do the wrong thing and regular patrolling during summer months would be significantly cheaper, more effective and would not devastate the beautiful aesthetics of the bridge,” she said. Group member Mr Mike Wade said that the core safety issue with the bridge had been completely ignored. “The bridge is very old and has

a very narrow footpath and no separation or protection from the passing traffic. “The lack of this protection coupled with the many trip hazards is just an accident waiting to happen.” Another group member Ms Carol Khouri said the proposed fence design “is incredibly ugly and not in any way in keeping with our beautiful suburbs of St Huberts Island and Daleys Point”. She said the council had only paid lip-service to community consultation, and had not responded to the community’s wishes. The St Huberts Island

Residents Association has also opposed the project and has continued to press for residents’ views to be respected. Association president Mr Ken Stewart said: “On April 17, when the association was advised by Council of its proposed galvanised weld-mesh safety barrier, we immediately realised what an over-powering addition this would be to our bridge. “We advised all the Island residents by letterbox drop showing the proposed barriers. “There was an overwhelming resident reaction with 223 responses, 160 seen by the association, sent to Council.

“The vast majority of replies from the respondents request the repainting and restoration of the existing bridge balustrade, and were appalled at the proposed weld-mesh barriers.” As Peninsula News went to press, Ms Wicks released a statement saying that she would meet with Central Coast Council in the coming week and “will continue to work with the residents around St Huberts Island to deliver a safer bridge for all”.

SOURCE: Media release, 15 Sep 2020 Stephen Ghent, Bridge Warriors Media statement, 18 Sep 2020 Lucy Wicks, Member for Robertson

Council to spend $7.5M from contribution plans A total of $7.472 million will be taken from Peninsula “developer contribution plans” to fund projects on the Peninsula over the next four years.

Money for the plans are contributed by property developers as a condition of development approval, with the aim of funding public infrastructure required as a result of their developments. The details of capital works program projects funded by contributions plans were tabled at the Central Coast Council meeting on September 14. The report stated that the Minister of Planning and Public Spaces allowed the pooling of contributions across all of Council’s contributions plans from May 18. He required a four-year plan to be submitted to the Department

of Planning Infrastructure and Environment. Council staff submitted a plan with a total project expenditure of $93.59 million of which $79.62 million would come from developer contributions and $13.97 million from other sources. Despite the provision for pooling, the plan allocated no pooled funds to the Peninsula. The Peninsula has around 11.7 per cent of the Council’s population, but was allocated 9.4 per cent of the allocated funds. A total of $1.923 million was allocated for projects this financial year, with $550,000 going towards the Rogers Park redevelopment, $380,000 towards improvements at James Brown Oval and $315,000 altogether for playground upgrades at Australia Ave, Ryans

Rd and Brickwharf Rd. Dune stabalisation has been allocated $200,000 and beach access a further $100,000. “Sporting facility redevelopment” at Umina Oval has been allocated $160,000 this financial year towards a total project cost of $2.177 million. Other projects to receive contribution plan funding include reserve upgrades for the Woy Woy Waterfront Redevelopment, and at Mt Ettalong and other reserves. The plan earmarked $3.368 million for projects next financial year. This included $916,000 for “reserve upgrades” at the Woy Woy Waterfront Redevelopment, $690,000 for “sporting facility redevelopment” at Umina Oval, and $300,000 at each of Rogers Park and for further “reserve

upgrades” at Woy Woy Waterfront or at Lions Park. Amounts of $200,000 or more were allocated to upgrades at McEvoy Oval and Mt Ettalong reserve and for dune stabilisation. An amount of $100,000 was allocated for beach access and $80,000 for the Blackwall boat ramp. An upgrade to Blackwall Mountain reserve was allocated $50,000, of a total project cost of $435,000, and $100,000 was allocated to other reserve upgrades. In the financial year 2022-23, the plan allocated $1.48 million to Peninsula projects. The largest amount was $570,000 for the Blackwall boat ramp upgrade. The Umina oval sporting facility redevelopment was allocated

$250,000, dune stabilisation $200,000, while upgrades to the reserves at Mt Ettalong and Blackwall Mountain were given $175,000 and $130,000 respectively. Other projects including beach access, observation decks and interpretive signage received a total of $155,000. In the fourth year, 2023-24, only $601,000 has been allocated from contribution plans to projects on the Peninsula. The Blackwall Mountain reserve upgrade was allocated $255,000, dune stabilisation $183,000 and observation decks $100,000. A total of $62,000 was allocated to beach access upgrades and to interpretive signage. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 4.1, 14 Sep 2020

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The Peninsula has received just 24.2mm of rain for the month until September 18.

This is 64.1 per cent less than the September average of 68mm, according figures provided by Mr Jim Morrison of Umina. The majority of this month’s rain has fallen on two days. A fall of 13.5mm was recorded on September 5 and a fall of 9.0mm on September 10. Despite the below average rainfall for the month, the total rainfall for the year remains above average. The year-to-date total stands at 1247.1mm, compared to

the average total at the end of September of 1000m.

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Crouch welcomes low-rise planning code Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Mr Adam Crouch has welcomed the introduction of a new Low Rise Housing Diversity Code on the Central Coast.

He said the purpose of the Code was to improve housing affordability as well as encourage more housing diversity. The Central Coast was one of 46 Local Government Areas which had the Code implemented on July 1. “The Code only applies where a council has already zoned land for this type of development,” Mr Crouch said. “Every council in NSW has had more than two years to tailor the Code to their communities.” However, the State Opposition is calling for the Code to be scrapped or heavily amended. “The Code sets aside Council planning controls and allows more intense, unplanned development,” said Shadow Minister for Local Government Mr Greg Warren. “Under the Code, terrace houses, dual occupancy and manor houses will be fast tracked

as ‘complying developments’ in as little as 20 days. “These do not require a full development application to a council, only a complying development certificate issued by a certifier. “This process removes Council oversight and community input. “The Code has been described

by many councils as overdevelopment by stealth and has the potential to overcrowd suburban streets across the state.” Local Government NSW, an association of councils, said it made it harder for councils to uphold community confidence in an orderly development system that supported the local character

of their areas. Association president Ms Linda Scott said the Government should allow councils to retain the power to decide on individual developments, ensuring the right balance between the need for different forms and size of housing that support existing amenity and local community expectations.

SOURCE: Media statement, 22 Jul 2020 Adam Crouch, Parilamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Media release, 7 Jul 2020 Greg Warren, Shadow Minister for Local Government Media release, 1 Jul 2020 Linda Scott, Local Government NSW

Central Coast councillors have voted eight to six to give themselves a pay rise at the July 13 council meeting.

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It will include the reconstruction of Melbourne, Hobart and Adelaide Aves. The proposed upgrade will consist of the installation of traffic lights, turn lanes, bike lanes, kerb and gutter, parking, pathways, lighting, storm water drainage, driveway reconstruction and replacement tree planting. The existing pedestrian crossing on Hobart Ave would be removed as part of the works. The project aims to make the existing road environment safer for all road users including motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. Funding for construction has not yet been secured. Community members can view the draft designs for the proposed upgrade and give feedback until Thursday, August 20, on the yourvoiceourcoast.com website. SOURCE: Website, 6 Aug 2020 Yourvoiceourcoast, Central Coast Council More plans - Page 12

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Ground water treatment starts again slap in the face of our ratepayers by an out of touch Council, clearly spending someone else’s money.” Gosford West ward’s Cr Holstein, whose ward covers the Peninsula, defended the increase. “This remuneration argument has been going on for 30 years and one reason council can’t attract a wide range of councillors is because the pay is woeful,” he said. “This is a reclassification of the work we do. “It works out about $30 a week. “It is the sixth largest council in Australia and one of the biggest financially in Australia.’’

He suggested it was quite easy to see from attendance records that some councillors found it hard to get to all meetings because of other commitments. He said his diary showed in one year he had attended more than 130 meetings, more than 80 events and more than 60 video meetings. The pay increase became available because the Local Government Remuneration Board had reclassified council. While councillors did not have to adopt the maximum amount, a report from council staff recommended that it was

appropriate for a council the size of the Central Coast to remunerate councillors at the higher level. “While this represents an increase, this needs to be considered in the light of the fact that Council has long held that it should be in a different category,” the report said. The council is now the only council in a new category of Major Strategic Area, with a remuneration range the same as for a Major Regional City. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 3.4 and 6.1, 13 and 27 Jul 2020

Central Coast Council has “recommissioned” the ground water treatment plant sited at its Woy Woy depot in Gallipoli Ave.

In a report to the July 27 Council meeting, water services section manager Mr Luke Drury provided an update “on the status of major infrastructure projects currently underway that contribute to water security”. “Operation of the Woy Woy Ground Water Treatment Plant was suspended due to a relatively secure water supply position in 2010,” he reported.

“Works to reinstate the supply of water from the Woy Woy Borefield and treatment of the water at the Woy Woy Ground Water Treatment Plant commenced in 2019. “Operation of the Woy Woy Bore Water Treatment Plant has recommenced. “Production volumes are approximately 1.8 million litres per day, which is enough water to keep the plant operating well and available for increase in supply volumes up to 2-3 million litres per day (based on yield from the available groundwater bores) as required.

“Treated groundwater is being supplied into the distribution network from June.” He said the “next milestone” would be to “review operating strategies to enable efficient and ongoing periodic operation of the plant to maintain availability of assets over the longer term”. The project is expected to be completed before the end of the year. In another report, the Council’s Catchments and Coast committee had heard that a case study was being conducted in the “Everglades Catchment” to help understand and

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develop a model of the interaction between groundwater and surface water. The aim was to explore how effective the “integrated water management” approach was in improviing surface water run-off. The report said the study would “complement floodplain risk management studies and plans”, presumably including the one for the Woy Woy Peninsula which would have a consultation “with relevant stakeholders” to be completed by August next year. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.4 and 3.1, 27 Jul 2020

Our 500th issue This is the 500th issue of Peninsula News.

It started 21 years ago in April 1999. Peninsula News has been the result of a unique arrangement between a voluntary community group and a private business. To celebrate, this issue contains a four-page feature about the origins and purpose of the newspaper, its evolution and the people who have been with it from the start. It includes a reproduction of the front page of the first edition of the newspaper. See feature, pages 18-21

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rates by $4.4M after losing $41M last financial year and now the same people can somehow justify a pay rise with the mayor getting a further $11,000 bringing her total remuneration to $131, 000 plus a luxury car and expenses. “If this were a private corporation working on real KPIs and performance criteria, the administrators would have been called long ago. “Simply put, our community is really struggling under the weight of Covid-19, struggling to make ends meet and struggling to find a job, let alone to get a pay rise. “This just says it all, an absolute

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Comment sought on Umina intersection upgrade plans Central Coast Council is seeking comment on a planned upgrade of the intersection of Hobart and Melbourne Aves, Umina Beach.

Councillors give themselves a pay rise The pay rise was supported by most Labor councillors as well as independents Cr Jane Smith, Cr Chris Holstein and Cr Louise Greenaway. Cr Greg Best, Cr Bruce McLachlan and Liberal Cr Jilly Pilon, Cr Rebecca Gale and Cr Chris Burke voted against it. Labor councillor Cr Doug Vincent also voted against the pay rise and one Liberal councillor, Cr Troy Marquart, was not at the meeting. A councillor’s remuneration now rises from $30,410 per year to $32,040. The Mayoral fee moves from $88,600 to $99,800. The full increase means an adjustment to the council budget of an additional $35,650. However, the matter will be discussed again at the next council meeting after Cr Best gave notice he would move a rescission motion. Cr McLachlan said he would support the rescission motion. Cr Best said: “This will give all concerned another opportunity to reconsider this totally out-of-touch self-awarded pay rise. “This Council recently raised

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Of 54 projects totalling $25,957,202, more than $6.67 million of them are dependant on external funding yet to be approved. The most costly project is the $5.7 million Woy Woy wharf stage two construction. The $5 million Umina skate park project was approved “pending external grant”. The next most expensive project is the $4.29 million replacement of the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system at the Peninsula Leisure Centre. A further $110,000 will be spent on “rolling facility improvements and equipment replacement” at the leisure centre. A $1.35 million Rogers Park amenities building upgrade was also approved.

Just eight projects account for almost $19 million. Another eight projects account for a further three million dollars, with the remaining 38 projects totalling just four million dollars. The budget was approved as part of the Council’s Operational Plan at the council’s July 27 meeting. An upgrade of the Umina oval (Etta Rd) sportsground amenities building will cost $900,000 “pending external grant”. A further $200,000 was allocated to the investigation and design of an upgrade to the “Umina Oval (Melbourne Ave) sportsground amenities building”. An amount of $200,000 was also approved for the upgrade of the Umina Tennis Clubhouse, also at Umina oval. Another $10,000 will be spent on irrigation upgrades at Umina oval. An allocation of $650,000 has been made to Stage Three of the

Everglades catchment drainage upgrade. An upgrade to the Ocean Beach Holiday Park access road and associated car parking will cost $570,000. The intersection of Ocean Beach Rd and Rawson Rd, Woy Woy, will be upgraded at a cost of $500,000. Gem Rd, in Pearl Beach, will be upgraded and associated drainage and pavement works will undertaken at a cost of $420,000. An amount of $405,000 has been budgeted for a stormwater improvement at Woy Woy tip. A similar amount has been allocated (“pending external grant”) for Stage One work on the Hobart Ave and Melbourne Ave intersection project, including kerb, footpath and pedestrian crossing. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.1, 27 Jul 2020

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A special general meeting held by The Bays Community Group has resulted in all positions on the committee being filled for the first time in a number of years.

Ms Gwynneth Weir is new president of the group. The meeting was scheduled after the group’s annual meeting on June 24 failed to elect a president, vice-president or secretary. Ms Weir said the special meeting had “a great turnout of residents”. “This has resulted in an exciting cross-section of committee members – young people, the young-at-heart, those new to The Bays, long-time residents and an amazing collection of skills and experience,” she said. “Having a full complement will bring many benefits, not least with respect to the sharing of the workload. “It is always good to have new members, bringing new ideas as well as strengths and skills that will be invaluable going forward, alongside those that have been involved before. “I am already hearing exciting new ideas for future Bays events. “It would be great if we were able open up the hall more frequently, offering more opportunities for residents to come together and enjoy each other’s company.

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“Some events might appeal more to our younger residents, some to our more mature residents and hopefully lots of events that all ages might enjoy.” Ms Weir said she felt honoured to be elected president. “Following on from our last two presidents, Cathy Gleeson and Bob Puffett, I know I have big shoes to fill. “What a great job they have done for The Bays for so many years. “We all appreciate the many hours they have put in and look forward to seeing them at future events while they sit back and relax,” she said. SOURCE: Newsletter, 11 Aug 2020 Gwynneth Weir, The Bays Community Group

Peninsula contribution plans now on council website The Peninsula’s seven developer contribution plans are now displayed on Central Coast Council’s website, following an audit of the council by the NSW AuditorGeneral.

However, the Peninsula’s seven plans are likely to be superseded when the Council’s 54 developer contribution plans will be joined in a new consolidated contributions plan expected to be ready around the middle of next year, according to the audit report. Councils collect local infrastructure contributions from developers to fund infrastructure

required to service and support new development, according to the Auditor-General’s report. The audit found the council was in breach of developer contribution plan provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act as recently as last year. “Central Coast Council breached the EP and A Act between 2001 and 2019 when it used local infrastructure contributions for administration costs,” the audit concluded. The audit found that the council used the contributions collected to pay for administration expenses under contributions plans.

“Administration expenses were paid using funds collected under 40 contributions plans inherited from Gosford City Council which had no allowance for administration. “Following amalgamation in 2016, this practice continued until 2019 under Central Coast Council. “The Council made an adjustment of $13.2 million in the 2018-19 financial statements to reimburse the contributions fund from the general council fund. “This adjustment includes interest foregone since 2001. “These funds were repaid in late 2019.” The council has agreed to an Auditor-General recommendation

to “obtain independent validation of the adjustment made to the restricted asset accounts and general fund to repay contributions spent on administration, and adjustments made to each infrastructure category within the contribution plans”. The audit report said that developer contributions “can represent a significant source of council’s annual revenue and cash balance”. In Central Coast Council’s case, cash contributions amounted to 36 per cent of cash or cash-equivalent funds. Central Coast Council chief executive Mr Gary Murphy wrote

to the auditor in April accepting all the audit’s recommendations but asked that the December deadline to be pushed back a year. The Peninsula’s contribution plans include three for car parking: plan 67 for Woy Woy, plan 68 for Umina and plan 72 for Ettalong. The Peninsula’s other four contribution plans are: plan 31A Drainage, plan 31B Roadworks, plan 31C Open Space and Recreation and plan 31D Community Facilities and Services. SOURCE: Media release, 17 Aug 2020 Margaret Crawford, NSW Auditor General

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Man and daughter test positive to coronavirus A Woy Woy man and his daughter, a local school student, have tested positive to coronavirus.

The cases are the first in the area for five months, and bring the total number of cases reported in the 2256 postcode area to four. The man travelled from Woy Woy on trains to and from the city on Monday, August 24, and Tuesday, August 25. He left 6:49am both days, and returned to Woy Woy at 6:54pm on the Monday and at 8:28am on the Tuesday. His positive test was notified on Wednesday, August 26. NSW Health issued an alert the following day stating that people who travelled on these trains were regarded as casual contacts and “must monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if symptoms develop”. “They must stay in isolation until they have received a negative result.” A new testing clinic opened at Woy Woy Hospital on Friday, August 28, expected to run from 8:30am to 4pm each day until Sunday, September 6. That day, NSW Health issued a further alert “strongly advising” people in the area “to refrain from visiting aged care facilities until September 12”. “Staff are also requested to wear masks when working in these facilities. “These are precautionary steps to prevent the entry of Covid-19 into this vulnerable setting.” The Peninsula’s two major aged care providers, Peninsula Villages and Blue Wave Living,

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The coronavirus testing clinic at Woy Woy hospital last week

responded to the alert, with advice of their restrictions on visits to their facilities. On Saturday, August 29, NSW Health issued a further alert: “NSW Health is investigating whether the CBD cluster originated in the City Tattersalls Club and then spread to workplaces in the city and to households across Sydney and the Central Coast. “To assist in identifying undiagnosed earlier Covid cases, NSW Health is asking anyone who attended the Club between

August 4 and 18 to get tested for Covid-19 and isolate until a negative test result is received.” On Monday, August 31, a second confirmed case in Woy Woy was notified. Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch said in a social media post that evening: “A female teenager, the daughter of the man who tested positive last week, has now contracted the virus. “She took a Covid-19 test last week which produced a negative result.

Community group welcomes shared zone grant Umina Community Group has welcomed the announcement of a $325,000 grant to create shared zone providing pedestrians priority in The Esplanade between Ocean Beach Rd and Trafalgar Ave.

Community Group director Mr Tony Winch said he was pleased with the planned upgrades. “Many in the community use The Esplanade on a daily basis, from walkers and runners to riders. “The upgrade will provide them with a much safer and more pleasant pathway,” Mr Winch said. “This is especially true for the children and families heading to

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the primary school and the Umina Recreational Precinct.” Mr Winch said Central Coast Council had been supportive of the upgrade and worked closely with Transport for NSW and the State Government to acquire approvals and receive additional funding to complete the work. “The project is a terrific example of community, Council and the State Government working together to target areas that will directly improve life on the Peninsula,” Mr Winch said. Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch said the community had helped with ideas for improvements, with many asking

for better pedestrian access and upgrades to amenities. “Earlier this year, I called on our community to send in their ideas for improvements and activations. “It was great to read so many different projects to make the Peninsula an even better place to live,” Ms Tesch said. She said the upgrades provided refreshed and useable pathways and promoted active and healthy living for all members of the community. SOURCE: Media statement, 26 Aug 2020 Tony Winch, Umina Community Group Media release, 20 Aug 2020 Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford

“However, she re-developed symptoms and presented for testing a second time, which came back positive.” On Wednesday, September 2, Mr Crouch wrote: “I can confirm that the teenage female, who tested positive after her dad tested positive, is a student of the Umina campus of Brisbane Water Secondary College. “Thankfully, the student was self-isolating for all times she was infectious. “This means there is no

need to close the school or any other facilities or shops in our community. “No students or teachers from this school are considered at-risk. “Both the student and her dad are experiencing only mild symptoms and are doing well,” he said. SOURCE: Website, 27-29 Aug 2020 Health alerts, NSW Health Social media, 31 Aug 2020-2 Sep 2020 Adam Crouch, Member for Terrigal

Solar panels to shade carpark Solar panels will be used to provide shade for 103 car parking spaces for shoppers in Woy Woy.

Deepwater Plaza centre manager Ms Marcelle Proper said that the canopy would comprise 680 solar photovoltaic panels in the “Coles carpark”, generating about 340MWh of electricity per annum. It would reduce the shopping centre’s use of grid-purchased electricity as well as the associated carbon emissions. “Our car park solar project at Deepwater Plaza will enhance the amenity for our shoppers

through shaded car parking and supply the centre with renewable energy, supporting the centre’s sustainability goals,” Ms Proper said. She said that the work would include resurfacing and line marking, as well as improved pedestrian access at the Coles entrance to the shopping centre. Access to Deepwater Plaza from the car park would remain open for shoppers throughout the project which is expected to be completed in mid-November. SOURCE: Media Release, 24 Aug 2020 Marcelle Proper, Deepwater Plaza

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A new community action group on St Huberts Island, the Bridge Warriors, is calling on Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks to intervene in a dispute over an upgrade to the St Huberts Island bridge.

Central Coast Council has modified its “open pile burning” policy to allow burning of “vegetative waste” on 58 properties at Patonga.

These properties are only assessible by boat and are without a Council green waste bin service. They were previously excluded

to install public nuisance barriers designed to prevent people jumping off the bridge into the water. She said the project would be “a misuse of precious public money”. “The use of monitored CCTV, with clearer signage, fines for those who do the wrong thing and regular patrolling during summer months would be significantly cheaper, more effective and would not devastate the beautiful aesthetics of the bridge,” she said. Group member Mr Mike Wade said that the core safety issue with the bridge had been completely

ignored. “The bridge is very old and has a very narrow footpath and no separation or protection from the passing traffic. “The lack of this protection coupled with the many trip hazards is just an accident waiting to happen.” Another group member Ms Carol Khouri said the proposed fence design “is incredibly ugly and not in any way in keeping with our beautiful suburbs of St Huberts Island and Daleys Point”. She said the council had only paid lip-service to community

consultation, and had not responded to the community’s wishes. The St Huberts Island Residents Association has also opposed the project and has continued to press for residents’ views to be respected. Association president Mr Ken Stewart said: “On April 17, when the association was advised by Council of its proposed galvanised weld-mesh safety barrier, we immediately realised what an overpowering addition this would be to our bridge. “We advised all the Island

Policy changed to allow burning at Patonga properties from open pile burning as the properties are smaller than the 4000 square metres provided by the policy. In a report to the September 14 Council meeting, strategic environmental planner Ms Kendal Caynes stated that, under the Gosford Bushfire Risk Plan, the Patonga properties had a low fire

risk. The policy amendment will apply to properties which had “a genuine need to manage dead and dry vegetation through open pile burning on their land, beyond what is practicable to manage through Council’s green waste services or transport waste via boat to Council’s landfill facility”.

The council agreed to reduce pile sizes for these properties to one metre and the distance from buildings to three metres. The meeting was told: “The NSW Rural Fire Service has reviewed the recommended Policy amendments and has no objection. “The NSW Rural Fire Service supports this recommendation

residents by letterbox drop showing the proposed barriers. “There was an overwhelming resident reaction with 223 responses, 160 seen by the association, sent to Council. “The vast majority of replies from the respondents request the repainting and restoration of the existing bridge balustrade, and were appalled at the proposed weld-mesh barriers.”

SOURCE: Media release, 15 Sep 2020 Stephen Ghent, Bridge Warriors

as the remote boat access only communities have little scope to mitigate fuel levels legally.” Eligible landowners are not required to submit a permit to council to start open pile burning but they must provide 24 hours’ notice of their intention. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.4, 14 Sept 2020

Online and on-site voting for Diggers’ board The Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club, trading as Ettalong Diggers, will hold its annual meeting both onsite and online at 4pm on October 24 this year.

“Members may attend the annual general meeting either in

person or via a Zoom meeting, so that the Covid-19 Pandemic does not prevent members from attending,” said chief executive Mr Bill Jackson. Elections will be held for two positions on the board, with nomination forms available from Mr Jackson from Friday, September

25. Members wishing to vote online were required to register with the club before 5pm on October 9, he said. If it is confirmed that there are more than two nominees, requiring an election, the returning officer will send out the required voting

information. Those registered to vote on-line will not be able to vote on site, and vice-versa, Mr Jackson said. “The Board is, like most of our members, dismayed that this pandemic has resulted in such community uncertainty “However, we have the

opportunity to combine on-line technology and face to face meetings, to help protect the health and well-being of our members while allowing as many as possible to participate in the meeting.”

SOURCE: Social media, 7 September 2020 Bill Jackson, Ettalong Diggers

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Trolley loads of groceries donated to Mary Mac’s Place The Rotary Club of Umina has donated trolley loads of groceries from a weekend collection at a local supermarket to Woy Woy charity Mary Mac’s Place.

Club president Mr Bruce Croft said: “With the difficulties of Covid ongoing and many people out of work and struggling to acquire the necessities of life, Mary Mac’s at Rotarians Stephen Hall (foreground) and Ian Johnson collecting donations

Woy Woy are being called on more and more to provide meals and the items and facilities for personal hygiene. In its continued support of Mary Mac’s, the club held a grocery collection in the foyer of Umina Woolworths over the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13. “Many generous shoppers contributed four trolley loads of

groceries and several hundred dollars in donations,” Mr Croft said. On the Monday, Mr Croft together with Rotarians Mr Mel Dodds and Mr Ian Johnson delivered three loaded grocery trolleys, one ute load, and one back seat full of groceries to Mary Mac’s Place. SOURCE: Social media, 14 Sep 2020 Bruce Croft, Rotary Umina

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Woy Woy bingo resumes in Ettalong Woy Woy Bingo has resumed, temporarily operating from the Ettalong Diggers Club on Wednesday nights, while coronavirus restrictions continue.

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Woy Woy Catholic Parish and support its community programs, including Mary Mac’s Place, which provides lunches, showers and laundry facilities to people who are “homeless, transient or needing a helping hand”. “We met with Ettalong Diggers and the ballroom is more than suitable for us to hold our session,” said organiser Mr Rob Graham. “We have accepted their offer to host us temporarily on Wednesday

nights. “This is a great opportunity for us all to get back into it.” He said the session would run between 7:30pm and 10:30pm and have 51 games. “You will need to have another member sign you in if you are not a member already. “Walk in to the main bistro area and the ballroom is on the right.” SOURCE: Social media, 9 Sep 2020 Rob Graham, Woy Woy Bingo

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Central Coast Council has modified its “open pile burning” policy to allow burning of “vegetative waste” on 58 properties at Patonga.

These properties are only assessible by boat and are without a Council green waste bin service. They were previously excluded from open pile burning as the properties are smaller than the 4000 square metres provided by the policy. In a report to the September 14 Council meeting, strategic environmental planner Ms Kendal Caynes stated that, under the Gosford Bushfire Risk Plan, the Patonga properties had a low fire risk. The policy amendment will apply to properties which had “a genuine need to manage dead and dry vegetation through open pile

burning on their land, beyond what is practicable to manage through Council’s green waste services or transport waste via boat to Council’s landfill facility”. The council agreed to reduce pile sizes for these properties to one metre and the distance from buildings to three metres. The meeting was told: “The NSW Rural Fire Service has reviewed the recommended Policy amendments and has no objection. “The NSW Rural Fire Service supports this recommendation as the remote boat access only communities have little scope to mitigate fuel levels legally.” Eligible landowners are not required to submit a permit to council to start open pile burning but they must provide 24 hours’ notice of their intention. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.4, 14 Sept 2020

Online and on-site voting for Diggers’ board The Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club, trading as Ettalong Diggers, will hold its annual meeting both onsite and online at 4pm on October 24 this year.

“Members may attend the annual general meeting either in person or via a Zoom meeting, so that the Covid-19 Pandemic does not prevent members from attending,” said chief executive Mr Bill Jackson. Elections will be held for two positions on the board, with nomination forms available from Mr Jackson from Friday, September 25. Members wishing to vote online were required to register with the club before 5pm on October 9, he said.

If it is confirmed that there are more than two nominees, requiring an election, the returning officer will send out the required voting information. Those registered to vote on-line will not be able to vote on site, and vice-versa, Mr Jackson said. “The Board is, like most of our members, dismayed that this pandemic has resulted in such community uncertainty “However, we have the opportunity to combine on-line technology and face to face meetings, to help protect the health and well-being of our members while allowing as many as possible to participate in the meeting.”

SOURCE: Social media, 7 September 2020 Bill Jackson, Ettalong Diggers

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He can remember the Harbour Bridge being built Mr Harry May of Daleys Point can remember watching the Sydney Harbour Bridge being built – and when the train fare from his home at Punchbowl to Wynyard was sixpence.

Mr May turned 100 on September 15 but still lives independently, does his own housework and shopping, and walks every day. “A lady comes in once a fortnight to tidy up a bit, but apart from that I handle everything else,” he said. A veteran who saw service with the 35th Battalion in Papua New Guinea during World War II, Mr May has a multitude of memories, including watching the Sydney Harbour Bridge being built from a hill near his house at Punchbowl and then walking over the bridge a week before it officially opened as a schoolboy. “I remember it vividly,” he said. “Right behind our home there was a big paddock with a high hill and we could see eight or nine miles – right through to Sydney. “We used to watch the bridge being built and then I walked over it just before it officially opened in 1932. “I did it again in 1982, but that time there were about a quarter of a million people walking with me.” Mr May is the only living member of the 35th Battalion but does not

dwell on his wartime experiences. A clerical worker for much of his life, Mr May was married for 50 years but has no children. “I have a nephew in Newcastle and he and his wife are my closest family members now,” he said. “But I have wonderful friends and enjoy going out to dinner with them once a week.” Mr May said he had led a “fairly quiet life”, had never smoked and

drank alcohol rarely. “I have never been very political but I do remember when Jack Lang was Prime Minister and brought in the widows’ pension,” he said. “It was just the right timing for my mother, who had four young children. “I was the eldest at the age of nine and we were always grateful for that.” Formerly a keen golfer, tennis

player and cyclist, Mr May is content to fill his days with keeping his home tidy and working in his beloved garden. “I’d say gardening and talking are my chief hobbies these days,” he said. “I still walk every day, although these days it is with a walker – and I read the paper every day.” Mr May said he was disappointed the milestone birthday could not be

celebrated with a big party due to coronavirus. “You have to follow the rules that’s all you can do,” he said. “We were going to have a party but it’s just too hard – I have some distant relatives in Sydney but most of them are in hotspots now.” SOURCE: Interview (Terry Collins), 8 Sep 2020 Mr Harry May, Daleys Point

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Brigade offers online advice instead of open day The Bays Rural Fire Brigade is offering individual online advice in place of its open day planned for last Saturday, September 19.

“This year, due to Covid-19, we will not be opening he fire station for Get Ready Weekend,” said captain Mr Stephen O’Donoghue. “We are disappointed we will not be able to have an opportunity to catch up with our local community.

“We are adapting to the challenges of the Covid-19 restrictions. “For this year’s Get Ready Weekend, we will be offering a personal 20-minute Zoom meeting for residents in our community to interact, ask questions or seek advice.” He said the sessions would be available through this week until Friday, September 25. “If you would like to take part,

email secretary.thebays@ccrfs. org.au with a preferred time and we will be in touch to confirm and send you a link so that we can catch up.” Mr O’Donoghue said other resources were available through the Rural Fire Service website, rfs. nsw.gov.au, including information on how to prepare for the upcoming fire season. “Now is a great time to put together your fire plan,” he said.

“Last fire season we saw how the impact of fires can be devastating. “We were fortunate not to be directly impacted in our area. “My appreciation goes to the many brigades, including ours, that put in a magnificent effort to contain the Gospers Mountain fire and restrict the affected area to west of the M1. “Overall, The Bays brigade had crews attending local and out of

area fires from July to January, with over 800 on the fireground. “We look forward to talking to you during the week and appreciate all the support our local community has given us over many years and particularly last fire season.”

SOURCE: Newsletter, 15 Sep 2020 Stephen O’Donoghue, The Bays RFS

CWA branch receives grant for internet and television The Country Women’s Association Umina Beach branch has received a Council grant of $3988 for internet connection, a television and speakers.

Mayor Cr Lisa Matthews said the recent funding awarded through the Community Support Grant Program reflects Council’s commitment to work within our communities to connect people, build capacity and create local

solutions and initiatives. Eight applicants were successful, sharing a funding pool of $31,188.61. However, an application from the Lions Club of Woy Woy to cover the costs of council fees for its car boot sale and market in Dunban Rd was unsuccessful. In a report prepared for the September 14 Council meeting, Community Planning and Funding team leader Mr Stuart Slough said the application was not

recommended for funding “as the application is not suited to this grant program”. He recommended the applicant “liaise with Council Grants Officers and identify more suitable grant programs”. Mr Slough said: “Council’s grant programs are provided to support the community to deliver quality programs, projects or events that build connections, celebrate our local community, that align with the One-Central Coast Community

Strategic Plan and build capacity across the entire Central Coast community. “The Community Support Grant Program is provided to support the community to deliver activities which require a small amount of funding and/or in-kind support.” He said the program provided support for activities that required “in-kind support through the provision of subsidised access to Council services” and “financial assistance for community activities

that require a smaller amount of support”. Mr Slough recommended the CWA grant as “community benefit is demonstrated and all required information is provided”. SOURCE: Media release, 14 Sep 2020 Lisa Matthews, Central Coast Council Central Coast Council agenda 2.8, 14 Sep 2020

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Over-55s village is almost finished A manufactured home park project in Springwood St, Umina, is almost finished, a little more than six months after construction commenced in March and nine months after Council approval in December.

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of 18 new modular apartments be added to the site which means 27 units in total”, said chief executive Mr Shane Neaves. Tenants have been moving in over recent weeks, he said. “Final touches include two more units to be dropped into the site as well as completion of landscaping and streetscape works. “With a mix of one and two

bedroom units, the over-55s village has all been planned with the latest ergonomic considerations and built to ensure compliance with both senior and disability measures,” he said. “We are pleased to be able to provide local seniors with access to affordable housing,” he said.

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Changes approved for renovations at club Changes to renovations at a Woy Woy licensed club have been approved by Central Coast Council.

support of the application by McFadyen Architects Pty Ltd said the approved development proposal included alterations and additions to the existing club. The approved development included a new covered and open timber decking entertainment area, new bar, cafe and preparation area and removal of existing toilet building, covered roof area, tensile roof and planters. “The change of the roof design and introduction of the individual cabanas will create a more continuous and integrated external space for immediate use and for the future,” the statement said. “The amended proposal was

developed as a result of the club management further developing an alternative design to provide better weather protection for the club patrons in winter and summer and to incorporate a more holistic philosophical approach, encouraging use of the club premises by a more diverse demographic with an emphasis on being child-friendly and contemporary in the available services. “The concrete paving and stormwater drainage to the existing external areas will remain with the decking fixed to a low-profile batten system. “The bushfire assessment for

the new proposal does not change from the original proposal. “As noted in the original statement of environmental effects, it is not anticipated there will be any detrimental effect to neighbouring amenity as there will be no overshadowing of adjacent premises, no visual impact and any acoustic impact from use of the children’s playground area will be limited due to the separation distance to the dwellings to the west and buffering by existing building locations. “The existing parking provision is generous and it is not anticipated there will be traffic generation issues resulting from the proposal.

“It is considered that the proposed development is substantially the same as the original development given its intended use despite some physical elements differing.” It is proposed to have sevenday trading in the alfresco area from 6.30am to 11pm and in the Child Play area and Putt Putt from 9am to 9pm. The land has been classified as being under a “flood planning level” and subject to the imposition of a minimum floor level. SOURCE: DA Tracker, 8 Sep 2020 DA56487/2019, Central Coast Council

No firm date for water main project, despite 22 breaks Hardys Bay residents says they have experienced 22 water main breaks along Araluen Dr within 18 months, but have been given no date for a project designed to fix the problem.

“We were told that the full length of the water main was going to be replaced in 2019 and still nothing has happened,” said resident Ms

Pauline Garde. Hardys Bay Residents Group president Mr Adrian Williams said that, despite discussing the issue with Council staff since June last year, “we still have no firm date for a repair or replacement to the street’s water mains issue”. “With help from Cr Jane Smith, we had a Zoom meeting with water and sewerage director Jamie Loader, where a few elements of

this issue were addressed,” Mr Williams said. Mr Loader said the project was a part of the council’s capital works program which needed to go through regulatory approval and environmental consideration before construction could start. “It’s high on our list of priorities, and we recognise the inconvenience it’s causing every time it breaks,” Mr Loader said.

“We are apologetic to the residents, and we are moving as fast as we can.” He said he hoped work could start by March next year. Ms Garde said her house had experienced three breaks which caused the loss of mature trees and plants in her front yard, with the most recent break in August. “I could only imagine the Council would be paying a heavy price by

having to call in emergency crews to fix these pipes,” Ms Garde said.

SOURCE: Media statement, 9 September 2020 Adrian Williams, Hardys Bay Residents Group Interview (Hayley McMahon) Pauline Garde, Hardys Bay Jamie Loader, Central Coast Council

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Waste Resource Strategy - an exciting future direction for managing waste

Our Youth are calling for stronger action on climate change - we need to listen

On 14 September, 2020, Council adopted our Central Coast Waste Resource Strategy. The vision of the strategy is to “promote the Central Coast as a creative environment for developing a local circular economy that values the recovery of resources and advocates prevention of waste”.

Our Council recognizes the need for meaningful action on climate change. Increasingly, we are experiencing more extreme weather events and more frequently - just as scientists have been predicting. These have serious economic, social and environmental costs that we can’t ignore.

This is an exciting change - it recognises the importance of preventing waste in the first place and has a focus on a circular economy. The NSW Government released a “Circular Economy Policy Statement” in February 2019. A circular economy “values resources by keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible”. This will bring major economic, social and environmental benefits and will contribute to job creation. Importantly, our Council will prioritise moving towards FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) processing. This is already in place in 43 Councils around NSW - so we can learn from their experiences. 59% of our kerbside waste is organic, including food waste and other organic waste - so there is an opportunity to reduce the amount of organic waste going to landfill.

On 12 March 2018, Council committed to strong action on Climate Change, joining the Cities Power Partnership (CPP) and developing a Climate Change Policy. The community has demonstrated through consultation that they want Council to show leadership in this area. Council adopted a Climate Change Policy on 8 July 2019 and this is being implemented. Of course, we need to do more. We continue to see a lack of leadership at State and Federal levels, by both major parties. Our young people are speaking up - it is their future that will be most impacted and we need to listen to them. Friday, 25 September is a Global Day of Action for Climate Change - there will be limited opportunity to come together due to COVID, however, I encourage everybody to use that day to support meaningful action on Climate Change.

Other initiatives in the strategy include: • Education - our community is an important part of the solution • Engaging with large waste generators such as supermarkets and health care industries to minimise waste • Working with local businesses to undertake waste audits so that they can reduce waste (and also save money!) • Promoting the reuse, repair and repurposing of household items - including a possible “tip shop” • Look at Council’s own operations to reduce waste and improve practices - and support local waste solution providers, where possible • Investigating the idea of a precinct that has recycling and reprocessing facilities.

Many people are doing their part in reducing, reusing and recycling.

Council staff have done a great job in developing this strategy and are already leading the way with initiatives such as the use of soft plastics in the construction of roads and smart litter bins.

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Our Community contributing to solutions There are opportunities to get involved – through community gardens, Men’s Sheds, events such as Clean Up Australia Day, as well as joining other groups that advocate and educate to reduce waste.

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Changes approved for renovations at club Changes to renovations at a Woy Woy licensed club have been approved by Central Coast Council.

The Everglades Country Club Ltd has successfully applied to Central Coast Council to amend its 2019 development consent for alterations and additions to the club at 9 Dunban Rd. Council has agreed to modify the consent to change the materials used on the deck, redesign the roofed area and include a children’s play area and putt putt golf area on part of an existing bowling green with covered cabanas. A two-page statement in support of the application by McFadyen Architects Pty Ltd said the approved development proposal included alterations and additions to the existing club. The approved development included a new covered and open timber decking entertainment area, new bar, cafe and preparation area and removal of existing toilet building, covered roof area, tensile roof and planters. “The change of the roof design

and introduction of the individual cabanas will create a more continuous and integrated external space for immediate use and for the future,” the statement said. “The amended proposal was developed as a result of the club management further developing an alternative design to provide better weather protection for the club patrons in winter and summer and to incorporate a more holistic philosophical approach, encouraging use of the club premises by a more diverse demographic with an emphasis on being child-friendly and contemporary in the available services. “The concrete paving and stormwater drainage to the existing external areas will remain with the decking fixed to a low-profile batten system. “The bushfire assessment for the new proposal does not change from the original proposal. “As noted in the original statement of environmental effects, it is not anticipated there will be any detrimental effect to

neighbouring amenity as there will be no overshadowing of adjacent premises, no visual impact and any acoustic impact from use of the children’s playground area will be limited due to the separation distance to the dwellings to the west and buffering by existing building locations. “The existing parking provision is generous and it is not anticipated there will be traffic generation issues resulting from the proposal. “It is considered that the proposed development is substantially the same as the original development given its intended use despite some physical elements differing.” It is proposed to have sevenday trading in the alfresco area from 6.30am to 11pm and in the Child Play area and Putt Putt from 9am to 9pm. The land has been classified as being under a “flood planning level” and subject to the imposition of a minimum floor level. SOURCE: DA Tracker, 8 Sep 2020 DA56487/2019, Central Coast Council

House demolition permitted A Complying Development Certificate has been issued by Central Coast Council to permit demolition of a firedamaged house in Umina.

The two-storey fire-damaged house was located at 67 Greenhaven Dr. The certificate became effective on September 10 and the applicant has five years to complete the demolition of the building. A temporary hoarding or temporary construction site fence must be erected between the work site and adjoining lands before the works begin and must

be kept in place until after the completion of works if the works could cause a danger, obstruction or inconvenience to pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or could cause damage to adjoining lands by falling objects. Demolition may only be carried out between 7am and 5pm on Monday to Saturday and no demolition is to be carried out at any time on a Sunday or a public holiday. SOURCE: DA Tracker, 8 Sep 2020 CDC59118/2020, Central Coast Council

Proposal for three two-storey units Public submissions are being accepted by Central Coast Council until Friday, September 25, about a development application that would replace a single dwelling with three twostorey units in Ettalong.

The proposed multi-dwelling housing would be constructed at 55 Springwood St, a flat 746 square metre block.

All units would have three bedrooms. Car access would be via a central driveway to separate garages for each dwelling. Each unit would have ground floor private open space areas, internal storage, a space to locate bins away from the street and screened clothes drying areas. A Statement submitted to support the proposal said the units would have a “lightweight

appearance with a mixture of weatherboard cladding rather than the more extensive masonry”. It said such elements were “identified within the Council’s desired character elements for the Ettalong Beach – Medium Density precinct”. The site is located within a Coastal Environment Area under the State Environmental Planning Policy – Coastal Management but, according to the developer’s

statement, the proposal will not have an impact upon the coastal environment and is therefore consistent with the requirements of the Policy. It is also within a “coastal use” area under the State Policy but, according to the developer’s report, the proposal has been “found to be consistent with the requirements for developments within the coastal use area and will not result on any impact within

the coastal features located on the site”. The proposal falls short of the minimum lot size required for multiple-dwelling housing in the Gosford Local Environmental Plan, which is 750 square metres but the developer argued that the variation is justified. SOURCE: DA Tracker, 14 Sep 2020 DA59209/2020, Central Coast Council

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Application for granny flat display centre

A residential block on the Esplanade at Ettalong will be the location for a temporary coffee shop and granny flat display centre.

The location, 44 The Esplanade near the corner of Picnic Parade, is the subject of a development application with Central Coast Council. The only related document currently available on Council’s DA Tracker is a public submission

requesting that the developer “tidy up the existing trees for shade for the coffee shop”. The estimated cost of the project, which was lodged on September 2, is $52,000. The DA Tracker indicates that Council staff are awaiting additional information from the applicant following a pre-lodgement review. SOURCE: DA Tracker, 2 Sep 2020 DA59434/2020, Central Coast Council

CWA branch sells jams and pickles The Woy Woy branch of the Country Women’s Association is asking residents to buy its jams, relishes and pickles to support its community work. Jars are for sale for $5 each and

are available at the Ettalong Beach Community Bank branch. “The more we sell the more we can achieve,” said branch president Ms Jane Bowtell.

SOURCE: Social media, 13 Sep 2020 Jane Bowtell, CWA Woy Woy

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Councillors achieve three years in office Central Coast Councillors have been in office for three years.

If it were not for the coronavirus pandemic, they would have been due for election on September 12 and would have been telling of their achievements in their election campaigns. The elections have been postponed until September 4 next year. Gosford West Ward councillors, who represent the Peninsula, saw as the most significant achievements over the past three years. Cr Richard Mehrtens was the only councillor to respond. He cited the resolution of issues with the rebuilding of Umina Mall, the free tree program and town centre banners. He said the new Umina Mall project was expected to commence before the end of the year. “This has been a decade in the making and it should not have taken the amount of effort it did to get this $12 million investment into our community on track,” Cr Mehrtens said. “I am pleased that the community will finally have their local shops back, bigger and better than ever.”

Cr Richard Mehrtens

Cr Mehrtens said the Free Tree Program was “an investment in better communities tomorrow and are vital in identified urban heat islands like the Peninsula”. “One of the great things I get to see is the free tree stalls at various community events and the lines of excited residents looking to take their new plant home,” Cr Mehrtens said. “There are few better things we can do as an individual or household than to add a tree to our yards and nature strips as they reduce temperatures, protect against the weather and increase property prices.”

Cr Mehrtens said that were few issues as unpopular as the former Gosford Council’s decision to remove town centre banners from Umina and put the onus back on to community groups to pay for seasonal banners. “After a lot of pushing and working with staff, I am so pleased that the banners have returned to Umina and Gosford, giving just that little bit more life to our town centres,” he said. “Residents said banners had made West St feel alive and it was different after they were removed. “To add insult to injury, council had continued to fund and install banners on former Wyong Council assets but because the policy didn’t extend to Gosford they couldn’t possibly do it.” Cr Mehrtens also listed other achievements as the Central Coast Greener Places Strategy, Woy Woy Wharf funding and a Woy Woy Town Centre Structure Plan to guide public realm improvements. Another achievement was the opening of the Woy Woy Oval kiosk after more than five years sitting dormant.

SOURCE: Media statement, 30 Aug 2020 Richard Mehrtens, Central Coast Council

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House fire attended by 40 firefighters Speaker Peter Fisher presenting his book to Rotary club member Steve Hall

Rotary hears about rainforest book Tascott author Mr Peter Fisher has spoken at the Rotary Club of Umina Beach about his new book, Tales from the Rainforest.

The book details the history and heritage of different forests in the area, and includes walking trails, tourism spots, plant collection and water sources. Mr Fisher presented his book to

the members of the club along with some information and historical photographs, including copies of 100-year-old postcards and aboriginal carvings. He also spoke about local reserves like Dillon’s Farm near Woy Woy tip, Somersby Falls, Waterfall Bay, Kendall’s Rock, Katandra Reserve, and the Forest of Tranquillity. Members learned that

Somersby Falls has a long history of live-in caretakers dating back to the 1800s, with Piles Creek named after the first caretakers, Henry and Annie Piles. Tales from the Rainforest will be launched at Henry Kendall Cottage, West Gosford, on November 14. SOURCE Newsletter, 9 Sep 2020 Umina Beach Rotary Club

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Four fire trucks and one “aerial appliance” from Fire and Rescue NSW and three trucks from NSW Rural Fire Service, as well as NSW Police and NSW Ambulance, attended a three-storey house fire at Killcare Heights on September 6.

With about 40 firefighters on the scene, the fire which started at around 6pm was put out by 10pm. Acting inspector Rodney Tabone for Fire and Rescue NSW said upon arrival crews found the house well alight with flames in the top two levels fanned by a brisk breeze.

Mr Tabone said the blaze was threatening adjoining houses, but fire crews were able to prevent the spread. “Fortunately, the house was a weekender and no residents were at home,” Mr Tabone said. NSW Rural Fire Service Inspector Ben Shepherd said both fire agencies got to work very quickly and were able to contain the damage to the top two storeys of the house.

SOURCE: Media release, 6 Sep 2020 NSW Fire and Rescue Interviews (Maisy Rae), 17 Sept 2020 Rodney Tabone, NSWFR Ben Shepherd, NSW RFS

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Rotary club makes workmanship award Woy Woy resident Mr Jim Coyle has received a Pride of Workmanship Award from the Rotary Club of Woy Woy in a surprise ceremony at his workplace.

Members of the club visited Narara Valley Nursery and were shown around by Mr Coyle and assistant manager Ms Vicky Martin. The Rotary club’s vocational service chair Ms Kay Walker surprised Mr Coyle with the award alongside a group of fellow Club members. She said the award recognised his “great attitude to work, willingness to contribute to his team and going out of his way to help visitors with plant choice and after-care”.

In addition to his work at the nursery, he was also a carer for his mum. Ms Walker said Mr Coyle had been working at the nursery for seven years, initially gaining work experience there while he was studying horticulture at Ourimbah TAFE. Ms Martin said he had several responsibilities including stock maintenance, nursery duties and customer service. She said the award was welldeserved for Jim’s continual efforts to help customers. “He should be very proud of himself.” SOURCE: Social media, 9 Sep 2020 Kay Walker, Rotary Woy Woy Interview (Maisy Rae), 9 Sep 2020 Vicky Martin, Narara Valley Nursery

Jim Coyle and assistant manager Vicky Martin, on the left behind the roses, with club members on a tour of the nursery

Library opening hours extended Woy Woy Library branch is expected to extend its opening hours to Saturdays from September 26.

Visitors will be able to visit the library between 9:30am to 12:30pm on Saturdays, as well as 9:30am to 4:30pm Mondays to Friday. The meeting rooms and newspaper and magazine stand will not be available for use, but time limits on visits to the library

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SOURCE: Media release, 14 Sept 2020 Library service, Central Coast Council

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Dredging begins

Budgewoi masterplan to be reviewed

Dredging begins

Central Coast Council has started the Budgewoi is being treated like a second dredging program for The Entrance rate cousin to places such as Gosford, Channel. Wyong, Somersby and other parts of the Coast, says a councillor.

NewsWorking Warnervale Group report released

The permanent protection of Porters Creek Wetland is a step closer, with the Warnervale Working Group progressing a Biodiversity Make Conservation Trust a decision now on a new or upgraded train station for Agreement. Warnervale, says Cr Kyle MacGregor, and create certainty for development in the area. See page 5

Positive Ageing Strategy on public exhibition

Decision needed now on the future of Warnervale Train Station

Innovative waste management Out&About strategy adopted

Community members are invited to provide feedback on Central Coast Council’s Draft Positive Ageing Strategy 2021-2026, which outlines how Council will deliver services that support older residents to age healthily, feel connected

Make a decision now on a new or upgraded train station for Warnervale, says Cr Kyle MacGregor, and create certainty for both commercial and residential development in the area.

Central Coast Council has voted to keep the bin schedule as it is while it hopes to reduce waste going into the red bin by going FOGO.

Previously confidential Warnervale Airport Review released

New amalgamated Council three years on

Community Environment Network Health is concerned over the environment

Community activists both for and against Warnervale Airport have challenged Central Coast Council decisions at all Central Coasta Council look a little different to previous levels, says newlyhaspublic report. started the dredging program for The Entrance Channel.

Nine of the north’s most lush gardens are set to open for public viewing as part of the 2020 Wyong District Garden Competition. See page 17

If it weren’t for the advent of the It is called the Central Coast, not the coronavirus pandemic, Central Coast Concrete Coast, says the Community voters would have been headed to the Environment Network (CEN), which says remove anon estimated 30,000 “Council looking forward to seeing the significant concerns about that it has had polls September 12 has to matched elect thisnew cubic metres of sand from the funding on a dollar-for-dollar start of the program, but we councillors, bringingbasis,the amalgamated thetheenvironmental track record of Central channel. allowing for a $1.2M ask that community stay away from the area, so that ‘Just keep swimming, just keep “Our dredging plan also takes dredging project.” region back in line with the state’s Coast Council during the councillors’ first swimming, just keep Council can get the preparations into consideration the imminent Council mobilised its

years, but that it was necessary to ensure that Council met its environmental obligations. “Council has been working The program is set to continue swimming,’ that was for dredging underway soon 2262, coastal experts Royal focuses arrival of on the news Little Terns and I resources weekcode in areas Coast Community Chronicle specifically relatinglast to post 2258, 2259,as2261, & through the coming months, in with Budgewoi’s Bryan ‘Dorf’ as possible.” develop a and want to assurecan the be community for dredging. accordance with the EPA HaskoningDHV 2263. Thetofull articles more seen onpreparation our website www.coastcommunitynews.com.au Dorfling’s mantra when he program that meets the NSW that we are taking measures to Mayor Lisa Matthews said it Council’s Acting Environment licence and other environmental tackled the inaugural Coast constraints, and will be EPA’s licencing requirements,” mitigate any impact on them and Planning Director, Andrew was timely for preparations to Paddle over the weekend. Cox said. while dredging is taking place. Roach, said a site compound get underway for the conducted in two stages. See page 29 of the “This means that Council will “As part of the preparation of was set up last week, with site commencement Mayor Lisa Matthews said it dredging program. was important to see the now be pumping the dredged our dredging plans, Council has offices, sheds and security in sand to the areas inside the engaged ornithologists (bird place. “We love and care for our program get underway. channel near Karagi reserve specialists) to help develop an “The Entrance community waterways on the Coast and “Dredging The Entrance where it will be ‘dewatered’ appropriate plan. and visitors to the area will dredging The Entrance channel channel is important for our before being manually moved “We will continue to monitor start to see it develop over the is important for our community,” community, and I am glad to to areas that we plan to nourish, for the arrival of the Little Terns next two days, including the Mayor Matthews said. see the 2020-21 program including North Entrance and when they arrive, we will arrival of sheds, piping and “The dredging program is begin,” Mayor Matthews said. Beach. seek further advice on the machinery,” Roach said on carried out to help maintain “The sand from the dredging “This process will be slower continuation of the program.” Thursday. tidal exchange between the program will ultimately be used REAL INDEPENDENT NEWS is in ocean and the estuary. 18 SEPTEMBER 2020 ISSUE 260 than previous years as the sand Parliamentary Secretary for LOCAL “OnceWEEKLY the compound to nourish the highly eroded will have to be handled twice, the Central Coast, Adam place, Council will begin the “To see the 2020-21 program North Entrance Beach, but will and will mean that the Crouch, said: “In February, the necessary preparations, progressing is encouraging.” first be used in the preparation community will need to take NSW Government provided including testing and staff Toukley RSL Bowling Club has of staging, or work areas, near Source: extra care while the heavy $600,000 to dredge The training, with the aim to have an M&M as its Men’s Major Karagi Reserve.” Media Releases Sep 9 and 12 machinery moves around on Entrance Channel and I am dredging start within a Pairs champions for 2020.. Central Coast Council Council Director Environment the beaches. pleased that work is finally fortnight. See page 40 and Planning, Scott Cox, said “However, the program will getting underway. “We know that many are the dredging program would

Sport

From combat to wombat: Scomo visits the Coast

From combat to wombat: Scomo New Shared Zone visits for The Esplanade at Umina the Coast

News to keep Crisis meeting Mariners on the Coast

Future of Empire Bay Marina hangs in the balance

Against a backdrop of a controversial Community activist Errol Baker is Central Coast Council is to facilitate a page 19 commitment to increased gas-fifired determined to pull out all the stops to crisis meeting withPuzzles the Mariners, State Office: Level 2, 86-88 Mann St, Gosford & 3 Amy Close, Wyong - Phone: 4325 7369 - editorial@centralcoastnews.net - www.coastcommunitynews.com.au power, growing angst over Chinese data save the heritage listed Empire Bay and Federal MPs and business leaders mining and a combative week with State Marina, which was closed by Crown amid fears the A-League soccer club, Central Coast Council has could relocate away governments over border restrictions, Lands suddenly early in September due which is up for sale, ramped up its inspections of beach as material Prime Minister Scott Morrison made a to safety concerns. from the Coast. Wamberal fragments which potentially

Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, has welcomed the news that a new shared zone is to be established along The Esplanade at Umina.

Gosford social housing development commences

contain asbestos continuing to be sighted...

ET Australia school relocation to create 40 new jobs

Labor MPs call for toll-free See page 10 period on Northconnex Out&About

The relocation of the ET Australia School from Donnison St, Gosford, to two new locations is one of 11 projects the NSW Government will fast-track to stimulate the economy and create new jobs.

The Central Coast’s Labor MPs are ramping up their push for a one-month tollfree period when Northconnex opens to motorists later this year.

Council opens debate on a Se e g return of Junkastic Park pa 9

The first sod has been turned on a A Junkastic Park-style recycling centre Against of a controversial to to be considered in a $15.3M sociala backdrop housing development in is commitment among options gas-fired growing Beaneincreased St, Gosford, whichpower, has been fast angst reportover set Chinese to come back to Central Coast data mining a combative with in State tracked by the State and Government as part week councillors coming weeks regarding governments over border restrictions, Prime Minister of its efforts to keep the Coast economy the future of Kincumber tip. Scott Morrison made a surprise visit to Somersby on alive during CoVID-19. September 15 to announce a $172,190 boost for the

The Central Coast Watercolour society will hold its springtime exhibition, showcasing the unique translucency of watercolour...

Save our Coast condemns handouts to gas industry See page 17

Community group Save Our Coast Lifestyle has condemned the revelation on September 15 by Prime Minister Scott Morrison of huge handouts to the gas industry, including $52.9M to build new gas pipelines and open up five new gas

Australian Reptile Park. The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.coastcommunitynews.com.au. Coast The Community News focusses on news specifically related to post code areas 2250, 2251, 2260

Future of Empire Bay Marina hangs in the balance Community activist Errol Baker is determined to pull out all the stops to save the heritage listed Empire Bay Marina, which was closed

it, but I’m hearing it will cost the government around $1M to do that. “I am currently assembling

remaining links to our heritage in the area. “It’s one of the few original working boat sheds left and we

sustainable shoe brand, D’bris, which makes footwear from ocean plastic and car tires, has reached its global Kickstarter campaign goal... See page 25

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Use of bikes in parks is not black and white It is with increasing anxiety that I have been watching the developments between the mountain bike and national park community groups. (“Police investigate tyre spikes on national park trail, Peninsula News 500, 10 August 2020)

I fear that views on how we use the park are becoming more divisive and arguments, on each side, are very black and white. I understand points on both sides and hope I can contribute some compromise and clarity. I can’t see exactly how the coronavirus situation has directly contributed to polarising the debate but I do sense the huge influx of people at this time has also increased the tensions. It is precisely at times like this we need to be kind to each other and understand we all have to find ways to ease the growing stress. There are many shades of grey within the riding community and some of us have been riding in this area for many years without issues. We ride the trails as a passive way to be in nature and appreciate our beautiful environment. On the road we are not safe from the aggression and abuse of drivers and when we cycle the trails we are respectful and careful of the indigenous sites, flora, fauna and other users. I have noticed recently an increase in the creation of extreme side trails with jumps and turns. I have been increasingly concerned that some of the people creating these adrenaline-inducing trails are doing it without thought to the damage caused to the fragile flora. I support the requests from this group to have an area created for this style of mountain biking and I can understand the appeal (if only I was younger). With proper planning and development by qualified specialists, the sport can be a drawcard for Central Coast

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tourism. Promoting collaboration between National Parks and Wildlife Service and trail designers we could have a valuable addition to our area while at the same time preserving the integrity of the park. However, I am alarmed and saddened when I read comments by some locals, and others, wanting all biking banned from all areas of the park or banished to a concentrated section for the “hardcore” cyclists. As a long term hiking and cycling resident of Killcare, I am seeking a guarantee that I will be able to access the park trails adjacent to our property for local commuting, exercise, riding with grandchildren and friends. This would enable myself and many others I know to sustain positive mental and physical health. Fear creates friction, so if we all want to keep using the trails, together we must observe proper etiquette, be aware and courteous. Riders should call out and be vigilant so as to not scare hikers. The natural bushland fragile areas should be respected. I appeal to all sides to be understanding and communicate with each other. Let’s make our interactions congenial and respectful and, when passing on the trails, greet each other with a smile. SOURCE: Email, 8 Sep 2020 Janelle Coleman, Killcare

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Frustrated with trend to advertising litter? Am I alone in my frustration at the latest trend for advertising material by supermarkets and other organisations to now appear on the ground at the foot of my letterbox which has a “No Junk Mail” sticker?

I have no beef with those people who read and gain information from such literature when it is placed legally in their letterbox, but I choose otherwise.

Forum An email to Central Coast Council was answered fairly quickly but the essence of the reply was that I needed to provide details of the perpetrator for action to be taken. That is difficult, when the nuisance appears to happen during darkness at the foot of our long driveway. When I supplied images

Take your own trolley if you want to put your dog in it I was amazed the other morning to see a gentleman with his small dog in a shopping trolley walking around the store in Umina doing his shopping.

It was just after 7am and the dog was sitting on his blanket in the shopping trolley. I understand that people need companion animals and do like to take them shopping. However, I believe that hygiene should come first. Other people would use the trolley and place their fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and other foods in the trolley not knowing it had been the resting place of a dog. Please, if you need to take your animal into the shop, either have your own trolley or, if this is not possible, put the dog on a lead and it can walk.

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of the material, I was told the Council Officer would contact the distribution company. The material kept coming. I had to resort to a large hand-written ugly sign before the pollution stopped. I then removed the sign and the illegal rubbish appeared again. Yes, it is illegal because Section 144A of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 defines advertising material as any paper product (including a

leaflet, brochure or magazine) or other material thing, that contain advertising or promotional matter. Advertising material can only be deposited in three ways – directly into people’s letterboxes, into newspaper receptacles or under doors to premises. People cannot place advertising material under a vehicle’s windscreen wipers (or wedged into a car door), on top of property gates or fences, in a public place, in open private places and in other

inappropriate areas where it has the potential to become litter. The pile of such material outside some homes in our street clearly signals to those of a lightfingered persuasion that the house is empty. If you have a similar problem, please join me in my single-handed campaign to stop this latest violation of our pollution laws and do something for the environment. SOURCE: Email, 2 Sept 2020 Terry Jones, Killcare Heights

Dog poo is a pollutant and health hazard Dog poo is an environmental pollutant and a human health hazard with bacteria and parasites harmful to humans and spreads disease.

It is estimated that a single gram of dog waste can contain 23 million faecal coliform bacteria which is known to cause cramps, diarrhea, intestine illness and serious kidney disorders in humans.

Forum Dog poo not picked up becomes riddled with maggots in warm weather and carries diseases and parasites. Dog poo can carry the parvovirus, a potentially deadly intestinal virus that is shed in faeces. The parvovirus can live in the

environment for a very long time. There is supposed to be a law to fine people who do not pick up their dog poo when walking. This law should also apply to homeowners. People should be made aware of the responsibility of owning a dog.

SOURCE: Letter, 2 Sept 2020 Gloria Archer, Woy Woy

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Stars: Heather 2:00 The World’s Most 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Graham, Ellen Burstyn Extraordinary People (PG) (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:15 Alex Polizzi Chef For Hire 6:00 NINE News [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] Seven News At 4 [s] 4:25 Great British Railway 6:00 WIN News [s] The Chase Australia [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Journeys 7:30 The Block: Bedroom And 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] Seven News [s] 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France 2020 7:30 Family Feud (PG) [s] Bathroom Week (PG) [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Daily Highlights 8:40 Have You Been Paying Highway Patrol Special: The 8:40 Celebrity IOU: Viola Davis 6:00 Mastermind Australia Delivers A Dream Attention? (M) [s] Cops Tell All (PG) [s] – We talk 6:30 SBS World News 9:40 Drunk History Australia Home (PG) [s] to our most famous faces about 7:35 How The Victorians Built 9:40 NINE News Late [s] (MA15+) [s] what goes on behind the Britain (PG) 10:10 Just For Laughs (MA15+) [s] scenes of our most colourful 10:10 100% Footy (M) [s] 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 10:40 The Project (PG) [s] cases. From the outrageous to 11:10 Lethal Weapon: 11:40 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 9:25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does the downright dumb, Highway Panama (MA15+) [s] Countdown (PG) 12:40 The Late Show With Stephen 12:05 Tipping Point [s] Patrol officers tell all. 10:20 SBS World News Late Colbert (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised 1:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 10:50 Agatha Christie’s Criminal 1:30 Home Shopping 1:30 Home Shopping The Latest Seven News [s] 4:30 CBS This Morning [s] Games (M v) (In French) 4:00 Easy Eats [s] Absentia: Boom (MA15+) [s] 5:00 CGTN English News 6:00 Headline News [s] 5:30 Today [s] Sunrise [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] The Morning Show (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] Seven Morning News [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] Movie: “Petals On The Wind” 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 2:00 The World’s Most 1:00 Desperate Housewives (PG) 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] (M s) (’14) Stars: Heather Extraordinary People (PG) 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 2:00 The Block: Bedroom And Graham, Bailey De Young 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With 3:00 Great British Railway Bathroom Week (PG) [s] The Chase UK [s] Justine Schofield [s] Journeys (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 3:35 Who Do You Think You Are?: 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] The Chase Australia [s] (PG) [s] Clare Balding (PG) 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] Seven News [s] 4:35 Mythical Beasts Unearthed: 5:00 10 News First [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] Legend Of The Minotaur (PG) 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Plate Of Origin (PG) [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] Movie: “Taken 3” (MA15+) (’14) 7:30 The Block: Bedroom And Bathroom Week (PG) [s] – The 7:30 Todd Sampson’s Body Hack 6:00 Mastermind Australia – Liam Neeson returns as ex(MA15+) [s] – Travelling to its 6:30 SBS World News teams are back at The Block government operative Bryan 7:30 Every Family Has A Secret cultural home of Benin, Todd after COVID-19 shutdown. Will Mills, whose life is shattered undergoes his own initiation into (M) dirty Harry pay the price for when he’s falsely accused of a voodoo. 8:30 Insight: DNA Secrets (M) being sneaky? murder that hits close to home. 9:30 Dateline 8:40 Halifax-Retribution (MA15+) 8:30 Ambulance Australia (M) [s] Stars: Liam Neeson, Maggie 9:40 NCIS: Silent Service (M) [s] 10:00 The Feed Grace, Famke Janssen, Forest 9:40 Bluff City Law: Fire In A 10:30 SBS World News 10:40 The Project (PG) [s] Crowded Theatre (M) [s] Whitaker, Dougray Scott 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 11:00 Agatha Christie’s Criminal 10:40 NINE News Late [s] The Goldbergs: Games (M l,v) (In French) Oates And Oates (PG) [s] 11:10 Timeless: Chinatown (M) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 12:40 Fargo (M l,v) 12:05 Tipping Point (PG) [s] Grey’s Anatomy: 2:50 Gadget Man 1:30 Home Shopping 1:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Get Off The Pain (M s) [s] 4:30 CBS This Morning [s] 4:35 Full Frontal (M s) 1:30 Home Shopping Home Shopping 6:00 Headline News [s] 5:00 CGTN English News 5:30 Today [s] Sunrise [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 9:00 Today Extra [s] The Morning Show (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] Seven Morning News [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 1:00 PBS Newshour 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] Movie: “If There Be Thorns” 2:00 The World’s Most (M) (’15) – Living together with 1:00 Desperate Housewives (PG) 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] Extraordinary People (PG) 2:00 The Block: Bedroom And their loving and happy new 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 3:05 Dateline Bathroom Week (PG) [s] family, Christopher and Cathy’s 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:35 Insight: DNA Secrets 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] past comes back to haunt 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 4:35 Mythical Beasts Unearthed 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] them. Stars: Mason Cook 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] (PG) [s] (PG) The Chase UK [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers Seven News At 4 [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:00 Mastermind Australia The Chase Australia [s] 7:30 The Block: Bedroom And 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 6:30 SBS World News Seven News [s] Bathroom Week (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 7:30 Arabia With Levison Wood: Home And Away (PG) [s] 8:40 Australian Crime Stories: The – It’s hometowns and with four Holy Lands (M) Program To Be Advised Money Or The Bomb (M v) [s] wildly different women offering 8:30 Hillary: Becoming A Lady (M l) Program To Be Advised 9:50 Murder Town Calls: Centre Drive Robina four very distinct futures, Locky 9:35 The Good Fight: The Gang Program To Be Advised 138 Robina Qld 4226 Kelly Hodge (M) [s] must face the firing line from the Deals With Alternate Reality The Latest Seven News [s] BoxNINE 3275 Qld 4230 NewsRobina Late [s] Town Centrefamilies. (MA15+) Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell PO10:50 New Amsterdam: 8:30 Bull: Security Fraud (M v) [s] 10:25 SBS World News And Back: Old Coffee Pot (MTel: l) 11:20 1300 0867 81 8962 King Of36 Swords (M) [s] Fax: 1300 10:00 Program To Be Advised 10:55 Agatha Christie’s Criminal [s] – Gordon travels to a Cajun 12:10 artwork@localdirectories.com.au Dr Christian Jessen Will See 11:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s] Games: Murder Is Easy (M l,v) restaurant in New Orleans. email: You Now (M n) [s] 12:00 The Project (PG) [s] (In French) After intense investigation, 1:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 1:00 The Late Show (PG) [s] 12:35 Fargo: The Law Of Non Ramsay finds that the staff lack www.localdirectories.com.au 1:30 Home Shopping 2:00 Home Shopping Contradiction/ The Narrow major accountability. 4:00 Easy Eats [s] 4:30 CBS This Morning [s] Escape Problem (M l,v) Home Shopping

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6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 9:00 Gogglebox (M l) [s] – Australia’s favourite couch critics are back to press rewind on the week that was in TV. 10:00 Program To Be Advised 10:30 This Is Us: Storybook Love (M) 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Project (PG) [s] 1:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 2:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

5:30 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Program To Be Advised 1:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue [s] The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] 3:00 The Chase Australia [s] 4:00 Seven News [s] 5:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] – Johanna and Fast Ed have 6:00 7:00 flown the coop to the Central Coast. Adam’s sharing an easy 7:30 design for a custom wine rack. James gives you a crash 9:45 course in using a drone. Movie: “Forrest Gump” (PG) 10:35 (’94) – The presidencies of Kennedy and Johnson, Vietnam, Watergate, and other history unfold through the perspective of an Alabama man 1:00 with an IQ of 75. Stars: Tom 1:30 Hanks, Robin Wright 4:30 Program To Be Advised 5:30 Home Shopping

Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] Movie: “Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life (PG) (’16) Stars: Griffin Gluck Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] NRL: South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters *Live* From TBA [s] Friday Night Knock Off [s] Movie: “Southpaw” (MA15+) (’15) – A champion boxer fights to get his daughter back from child protective services as well as revive his professional career. Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal Award Winning Tasmania [s] Home Shopping The Avengers (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s]

6:00 Headline News [s] 5:00 CGTN English News 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Program To Be Advised 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:00 The Point 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 3:35 Drain The Pirate City (PG) 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:35 Mythical Beasts Unearthed: 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful Terror Of The Dragons (PG) (PG) [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 10 News First [s] 5:55 Mastermind Australia 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 SBS World News 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Secrets Of The Railway (PG) 7:30 The Living Room [s] – For 8:25 Greek Island Odyssey With years the Doyles have been Bettany Hughes (PG) busy fostering children, raising 9:25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does their own three girls, and Countdown (M l,s) running a charity. 10:20 SBS World News 8:30 Have You Been Paying 10:50 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Attention? (M) [s] Games (M l,v) (In French) 9:30 Program To Be Advised 12:30 Fargo: The Law Of Inevitability/ 10:30 Just For Laughs (MA15+) [s] Who Rules The Land Of 11:00 The Project (PG) [s] Denial? (MA15+) 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 2:30 Gadget Man: 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 4:35 Full Frontal With Samantha 1:30 Home Shopping Bee (M s)

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show (PG) [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Seeds Of Yesterday” (M s,l) (’15) Stars: Rachael Carpani, James Maslow The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] – Justin’s surgery brings new challenges. Amber presses Dean for the truth. Home And Away (PG) [s] – Dean continues to spiral. Tori makes a challenging decision. Home And Away (PG) [s] – Tension rises for Colby and Taylor. Bella seeks refuge in Nikau. Roo deals with her feelings. Program To Be Advised The Latest Seven News [s] Program To Be Advised Home Shopping

News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame [s] 11:30 QI [s] 12:00 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 1:30 2:00 ABC News At Noon [s] The Great Acceleration (PG) 4:00 5:00 The Rise Of The Murdoch 6:00 Dynasty (M l) [s] 7:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) The Drum [s] ABC News [s] Gardening Australia [s] Vera: Telling Tales (M v) [s] – DCI Vera Stanhope sets out to 8:30 retrospectively resolve the murder of a teenage girl. As secrets and lies are exposed Vera closes in on the truth. The Accident (M l,s,v) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Virus [s] 11:30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) [s] 1:00 rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] rage Guest Programmer (PG) ABC News At Noon [s] Grantchester (PG) [s] Father Brown (M) [s Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] Further Back In Time For Dinner: The 1920s (PG) [s] Escape From The City: Hunter Region NSW [s] Landline [s] Australian Story [s] Midsomer Murders: The Dark Rider (PG) [s] ABC News [s] Father Brown: The Curse Of The Aesthetic (PG) [s] – An exhibition at Benjamin Milton’s estate doesn’t go quite to plan. The Split (PG) [s] Endeavour: Nocturne (M v) [s] Death In Paradise (PG) [s] rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend (PG) [s] 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Rosehill - Golden Rose Day [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Border Patrol (PG) [s] 7:30 Movie: “Guardians Of The Galaxy” (PG) (’14) – A group of intergalactic criminals are forced to work together to stop a fanatical warrior from taking control of the universe. Stars: James Gunn, Chris Pratt 10:00 Movie: “Maze Runner: The Death Cure” (M v) (’18) – Young hero Thomas embarks on a mission to find a cure for a deadly disease known as “The Flare”. Stars: Dylan O’Brien 1:00 The Zoo [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] Insiders [s] Offsiders [s] The World This Week [s] Compass [s] Songs Of Praise [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Landline [s] Gardening Australia [s] Secrets Of The Museum [s] Howards End [s] The Mix [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] Australia Remastered [s] ABC News Sunday [s] The Rise Of The Murdoch Dynasty (M l) [s] Grantchester (PG) [s] Doc Martin (PG) [s] Killing Eve (MA15+) [s] Wentworth (MA15+) [s] Endeavour: Nocturne (M v) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] Louis Theroux: Miami Mega Jail (M l,s) [s]

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness [s] 1:00 Border Security International (PG) [s] 1:30 Cricket: T20 International Women: Australia v New Zealand *Live* From Allan Border Field [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Sydney Weekender [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 All New Monty: Guys And Gals (M) [s] – Fifteen brave Aussie celebrities prepare to bare all in the name of cancer awareness. 8:30 Program To Be Advised 10:00 Inside Belmarsh Prison (MA15+) [s] 11:00 Autopsy USA: Michael Landon (M) [s] 12:00 Medical Emergency (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

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News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 Planet America [s] 11:30 Australian Story [s] 12:00 Grand Designs Australia (PG) ABC News At Noon [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 2:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS 4:00 HELL (M) [s] 5:00 Kiri (M l,d) [s] 6:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 7:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) The Drum [s] Sammy J [s] 7:30 ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] The Heights (PG) [s] 8:00 Escape From The City: Hunter Region NSW [s] Secrets Of The Museum [s] ABC Late News [s] 8:30 Louis Theroux: Miami Mega 9:45 Jail (Part 1) (M l,v) [s] Louis Theroux: Miami Mega 10:15 1:00 Jail (Part 2) (M l,v) [s]

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NINE (C81/80)

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6:00 7:00 10:00 12:00 12:30 1:00 5:00 5:30 6:00 7:00 7:30 9:45 11:40 1:15 2:05 5:30 6:00 7:00 10:00 11:00 1:00 3:00 6:00 7:00 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:30 12:20 12:50 1:20 1:30 4:00

Animal Tales [s] 7:00 Which Car (PG) [s] Weekend Today [s] 7:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Today Extra - Saturday [s] 8:00 My Market Kitchen [s] Rivals (PG) [s] 8:30 Jamie: Keep Cooking And The Garden Gurus [s] Carry On [s] Netball: Suncorp Super 9:00 Destination Dessert [s] Netball: Magpies v Firebirds/ 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] Swifts v Giants *Live* From 12:00 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Nissan Arena, Brisbane [s] Club [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] 1:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] Getaway (PG) [s] 1:30 Healthy Homes Australia [s] NINE News Saturday [s] 2:00 Pooches At Play [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] 2:30 Hotels By Design [s] Movie: “San Andreas” (PG) 3:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] (’15) Stars: Dwayne Johnson, 3:30 The Living Room (PG) [s] Carla Gugino, Ioan Gruffudd 4:30 Taste Of Australia [s] Movie: “Limitless” (M) (’11) 5:00 10 News First [s] Stars: Bradley Cooper, Robert 6:00 Program To Be Advised De Niro, Abbie Cornish 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] Movie: “Don’t Breathe” 7:30 Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] (MA15+) (’16) Stars: Stephen 9:50 One Born Every Minute (M) [s] Lang, Jane Levy 11:00 Program To Be Advised Murdering The Nanny 12:00 Supercars: Highlights [s] (MA15+) [s] 1:00 Law & Order: SVU (M v) [s] Home Shopping 2:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (M) [s] Wesley Impact [s] 3:00 Home Shopping Animal Tales [s] Weekend Today [s] Sports Sunday (PG) [s] Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: Lightning v Vixens *Live* From USC Stadium, Sunshine Coast [s] NRL: St George Illawarra Dragons v Melbourne Storm *Live* From Netstrata Jubilee Stadium [s] NINE News Sunday [s] The Block: Bedroom And Bathroom Reveal (PG) [s] 60 Minutes (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] See No Evil: Hell On Wheels (M) [s] Grand Hotel: Curveball (M l,v) [s] Rivals (PG) [s] The Garden Gurus [s] Explore: Scenic Cruising [s] Home Shopping Animal Tales [s]

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CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Over The Black Dot Vitamin Pills: Miracle Or Myth? (PG) 3:55 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 4:35 Mythical Beasts Unearthed: Monsters Of The Deep (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: New Zealand (PG) 8:30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (PG) 9:20 Secret Life Of Death: Untold Australia (M l) 10:25 SBS World News 10:55 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games: Vanilos Pension (M l,v) (In French) 12:35 Fargo (M l,v)

5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00

CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Mediterranean From Above (PG) 3:45 Australia With Julia Bradbury: The Red Centre 4:15 Russia’s Wild Sea 5:15 Chris Tarrant - Railways Of The Holocaust (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Royal Deeside (PG) 8:30 Secrets Of Christ’s Tomb (PG) 9:25 Movie: “The Last Temptation Of Christ” (M s,v) (’88) Stars: Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Paul Greco, Steve Shill 12:25 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games: Murder Party (M l,v) (In French) 2:05 Fargo: Aporia/ Somebody To Love (MA15+) 4:00 Gadget Man

6:00 Religious Programs [s] 5:00 CGTN English News 7:30 Fishing Australia [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 8:00 Pooches At Play [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 8:30 The Living Room [s] 1:00 Speedweek 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] 3:00 Cycling: Best Of Tour De 12:00 Taste Of Australia [s] France 2020 12:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 Russia’s Wild Sea 1:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 5:30 Inside Hitler’s Bunker: The 1:30 Farm To Fork [s] Last Archives (PG) 2:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] (In English/ French) 2:30 Hotels By Design (PG) [s] 6:30 SBS World News 3:00 Jamie: Keep Cooking And 7:30 Ancient Superstructures (PG) Carry On [s] (In English/ French) 3:30 Which Car [s] 8:30 Watergate: The Burglary (PG) 4:00 Supercars: Highlights [s] – After Richard Nixon’s election, 5:00 10 News First [s] attacks from the media and the 6:00 WIN News [s] anti-war movement goad him to 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] take the dark path to the 7:30 Program To Be Advised Watergate burglary. 9:00 FBI: Fallout (M v) [s] 9:25 Watergate: Coverup (PG) – 10:00 FBI: Pilot (M v) [s] The Watergate arrests lead to a 11:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] vast cover-up; but after Nixon’s 12:00 NCIS: The Numerical Limit (M) landslide re-election, the cover1:00 NCIS: Sight Unseen (M) [s] up starts to unravel. 2:00 Home Shopping 10:15 Tennis: French Open 2020 4:30 CBS This Morning [s] *Live* From Roland Garros

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Second aged care provider pays bonus shortfall A second local aged care provider has decided to dip into its own reserves to ensure all staff received the equivalent of the Government’s aged care retention bonus.

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positive environment where all staff are equal and deserving of this bonus,” said chief executive Mr Shane Neaves. He said he was pleased with this decision and felt encouraged that all staff will be recognised for their support to residents. Last month, Blue Wave Living in Woy Woy decided to pay all its

staff on the same basis. Payments will be made to those who have been excluded from the government bonus scheme, including laundry and maintenance staff, cleaners, reception and administration workers. It will also be paid to nursing staff who were exclused because their role was predominately

administrative in nature. Mr Neaves said: “The Board is supportive of providing this bonus to acknowledge our great culture and that all staff provide key services and care to our residents, not just those defined by the hierarchy as ‘direct care workers’. “In my eyes as a not-for-profit working in an incredibly tough

sector, it’s bad form and we’re very disappointed that not everyone in our industry is being recognised for their efforts in what has been a really challenging year.”

SOURCE Media release, 16 Sep 2020 Shane Neaves, Peninsula Villages

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Health

Podcasts made for Women’s Health Week Brisbane Waters Private Hospital has released a series of podcasts in support of Women’s Health Week.

resources that we have here in the community, in line with Women’s Health Week,” Ms Waddell said. “Other Healthe Care hospitals are doing this as well, but for the Central Coast, we are highlighting the services of our local doctors.” The podcast features guest speakers like specialist breast surgeon Dr Mary Ling, neurosurgeon Dr Vanessa Sammons, clinical psychiatrist Dr Su Kalava, as well as journalist Ms Jane Worthington, and Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch. Ms Tesch will be sharing the

The podcast is part of hospital owner Healthe Care Australia’s project to promote women’s health and encourage women to get regular health check-ups. Community relationship manager Ms Petrina Waddell said the podcasts for Brisbane Waters Private Hospital focused on local female surgeons and practitioners. “We just want to profile the

story of community member Andrew Church who is currently battling stage four cancer. “I want to share Andrew’s journey. He was only just running for parliament four years ago and is now battling cancer,” Ms Tesch said. “He has always been an advocate for healthy living and getting regular health checks, so I want to raise awareness for this.” She said it was crucial not only for women to get free cancer checks but also for men, as there was a high level of bowel cancer

within the community. “Let’s make sure we take advantage of these free opportunities and give ourselves some peace of mind,” Ms Tesch said. Ms Waddell said the podcast was an informal educational session that pushed the importance of women’s health and awareness to the front of the communities’ mind. “We want to create those little light bulb moments where women will start listening and paying attention to their bodies,” Ms

Waddell said. Ms Tesch said she was optimistic the podcast would encourage the community to actively think about their health every day and into the future. The podcast will continue after Women’s Health Week is finished. SOURCE: Media release, 7 Sep 2020 Interview (Hayley McMahon), 9 Sep 2020 Petrina Waddell, Brisbane Water Private Hospital Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford

Aged care home reviews future in-person visits A Woy Woy aged care provider is reviewing the way it will manage in-person visits once the facility reopens to visitors.

the recent lockdown. It allowed “residents and family to see each other and talk to each other while maintaining safe social distancing via the use of tables between our residents and visitors”, he said. “This ensures social distancing measures are safely maintained, however allows loved ones to see each other in person.”

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News

New resident moves in at 103 A 103-year-old woman has become one the new residents at a recently opened aged care wing.

Ms Nancye Williams has moved into Pozieres House at Peninsula Village in Umina. A big change for Nancye who has moved to the beautiful Central Coast from sunny She moved from Sawtell on the Mid North Coast to be closer to her family. Ms Williams has two daughters, four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Peninsula Village chief executive Mr Shane Neaves said: "Nancye has had a good life that and is pleased to move to the sunny Central Coast. "She met her future husband, Dale Williams, before the War and

he was posted overseas with the army to Singapore. "They kept in touch and married in 1946 and lived in Manly. "Many happy years were spent in the area and days at the beach were a favourite outing with their children. "After their daughters moved and married, the love of travel took over their later years and they had many trips to Europe. "After moving to Carlingford and then Sawtell and losing her beloved Dale, at her 103rd birthday, it was decided she needed supported care and Pozieres House was chosen close to family. "Her seven great grandchildren will soon be able to see Great Nan a lot more." Social media, 15 Sep 2020 Shane Neaves, Peninsula Villages

Men’s Shed annual meeting The Umina Beach Men’s Shed will hold its annual general meeting at 10am this morning, Monday, September 21, in Lions Park, Woy Woy.

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SOURCE: Newsletter, 7 Sep 2020 Vic Brown, Umina Men’s Shed

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Yuki completes five-month leadership program Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy campus student Yuki Rodden completed a five-month leadership program

“Leadership is all about serving others, so this was a really great opportunity for her to get stuck in,” said teacher Mr Rob Brown. “It’s a really great program to help build leadership capacity, particularly within the Covid climate with how well they adapted. “It really showed the kids the skills they need to be able to succeed and think quickly on their feet.” Mr Brown said Yuki’s community project in the Max Potential program followed her interest in the fitness industry and wa about safely engaging the community into fitness groups to improve mental wellbeing after the staged lockdown. “She’s done a fantastic job and to have the resilience and grit to stick through it, maintain her grades and keep up with all her extra-curricular activities, as well as the program, is just a testament to Yuki’s character.”

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Mr Brown said students’ skills were developed by focusing on a project or area of need within their own communities. This year’s project aimed at how leaders could help rebuild community access in a postCovid-19 world, with nominated

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Education

CWA branch sponsors student excursions and activities

The Umina Beach branch of the Country Women’s Association has donated funds to Umina Beach Public School to help students participate in excursions and educational activities.

Branch publicity officer Ms Margaret Key said the idea to donate funds came at the suggestion of branch president Ms Rikki McIntosh. “In the past, we have donated as individuals to charities at Christmas,” Ms Key said. “Rikki suggested that it would be lovely to support our local primary

school.” Branch members who want to contribute can choose an amount to be donated each month, which is then presented to the school. Due to this month’s donation of $440, Kindergarten students were all able to attend the recent Australian Reptile Park visit to the school, with pythons, lizards, turtles and a baby alligator. Students were taught how to safely touch the animals, and the importance of avoiding them in the wild. Ms Key said she was pleased with what the club had achieved for

the school and the opportunities that it gave to the students. “We wanted to support the school, so no kids miss out on school events because of money,” Ms Key said. “We want to bring all women and families together and form a network of support within the community.” Ms Key said branch members intended to continue to donate to the school once a month into the foreseeable future. SOURCE: Social media, 9 Sep 2020 Media statement, 9 Sep 2020 Margaret Key, CWA Umina Beach

Student reports on Girrakool and Bulgandry excursions Woy Woy Public School student Deizel Douglas has written about a Stage

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2 excursion to aboriginal art sites at Girrakool and Bulgandry on Monday and Tuesday, August 24 and 25. His account appeared in the school newsletter Namalata on Monday, September 14. “We learnt about the traditional owners of the land,” he said. “We learnt about their engravings and the tools they used like boomerangs, spears, axes,

leaves, grinding rocks and volcanic rocks to make axes. “They use wattle leaves for soap and they use the soap to clean themselves before going hunting so the animals cannot smell them. “They also use the soap for a poison to stun the fish so they can catch them and eat them.” Deizel said the students walked to a waterfall. “We sat quietly and heard a

frog. “We also saw a brush turkey.” He said the aborigines lived sustainably. “This means that there is enough for everyone.” “The aborigines lived off the land, learnt how to make fire, eat bush tucker, make soap and do lots of things using the local environment.” If they could not get what they

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SOURCE: Newsletter, 14 Sep 2020 Lisa Mills, Woy Woy Public School

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Education

Student finishes in top five of national music competition Brisbane Waters Secondary College student Sam Windley has finished in the top five in a competition to find Australia’s best high school musical act.

“Unfortunately I didn’t win,” she said. “But I am still so happy. This is such a huge achievement.” She said she looked forward to the opportunities it would bring. Her song, Neighbours in the Morning, was entered in the Triple J Unearthed High competition and was already accessible on the Triple J Unearthed website. It was placed second on the Unearthed rock genre chart for the week ending September 13, and 28th overall on a top 100 chart. Sam said the song was inspired around hypothetical stereotypes, people watching and observing

different things neighbours do throughout the day. She said she had been playing the guitar from a young age and started singing when she was 12. “My songwriting is based on feeling,” she said. “I feel like I have all these songs just brewing inside of me, and then every few months, I will sit down and just start writing.” With Year 12 finishing up in a few months, she said she was looking forward to the possibilities of a musical career. “This is something I definitely want to keep doing. “I really love playing live music,” she said. SOURCE: Media release, 31 Aug 2020 Triple J Unearthed Interview (Hayley McMahon), 9 Sep 2020 Sam Windley, Umina

Woy Woy students discover flying fox skull Stage 2 science students at Woy Woy Public School have discovered what is believed to be a flying fox skull while cataloguing the leaf litter of their Bush Tucker Garden on September 1.

“The skull is 7cm long and 4cm wide, with some teeth intact,” said science teacher Ms Lisa Mills. Ms Mills said the discovery was made by student Patti Bisson. “After some research at the Gympie Bone Museum in Queensland and further research through the principal of Rumbulara Environmental Education Centre in Gosford, we came to the consensus that the skull possibly belongs to a grey-headed flying fox.

SOURCE: Newsletter, 14 Sep 2020 Lisa Mills, Woy Woy Public School

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Education

Excursion to outdoor education camp Stage 3 students from Pretty Beach Public School attended an outdoor education camp at Mangrove Mountain.

Assistant principal Mr Dave Rattray said: “Our students had an absolute ball.” “We climbed on a high ropes course, shot arrows with a bow at

archery, and swung from a 15m giant swing. “We were encouraged to venture outside our comfort zones and support each other to be brave, courageous and resilient.” SOURCE: Newsletter 10 Sept 2020 Dave Rattray, Pretty Beach Public School

Scholarship available for Bays resident The Bays Community Group has announced an annual scholarship for students who need help with educational projects.

The $250 scholarship is currently open for applications from students of all abilities and ages in secondary and tertiary education. Committee member Ms Ylenna Zajec said past successful applications had included progression in a musical career and attendance at a mathematical symposium. “Shortlisted applicants will be invited to provide a brief presentation either in person or, in special circumstances, by their representative to the committee,” Ms Zajec said. “The successful student will be

asked to inform the community of their achievements by giving a presentation at a Bays’ meeting or by submitting a written account.” Applicants must be residents of The Bays area, including Horsfield Bay, Phegans Bay and Woy Woy Bay. Applications must include the purpose of the project, finish date, expected outcome and how the scholarship will help the student achieve their desired outcome. Participants may also include links to websites, social media platforms and photographs with the application closing date on October 31.

SOURCE Media release, 1 Sep 2020 Ylenna Zajec, The Bays Community Group

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Students at Umina Beach Public School will be photographed individually, rather than in class groups “to eliminate the need for students to be in close contact with staff”.

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The school photographs will be taken this Wednesday, September 23. “A class group composite photo will be created from the individual photos,” said principal Ms Lyn

Davis. “There are no group photos at all, except sibling photos. “This year, the format for school photos will change to a group composite style. “Each student will be photographed individually, with the group created digitally as a composite.”

SOURCE: Social media, 14 Sep 2020 Lyn Davis, Umina Beach Public School

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Out&About

Arts Trail held on long weekend The Bouddi Arts Trail will will be held on the Saturday to Sunday of the long weekend, October 3 and 4, from 9am to 4pm.

Twelve local artists and artisans will open their studios and workshops to showcase a diverse range of works to visitors. These works include paintings in a variety of mediums and genres, silver jewellery, canvas and leather goods, photography and recycled timber boats and whales.

All studios are located along a route that aims to give visitors views of the beach, bay and bush along the way. The trail starts from Killcare Heights, proceeds into Hardys Bay, and then through Pretty Beach to Wagstaffe. Each studio will be observing coronavirus health restrictions, with a red flag flying in front of each for visibility.

SOURCE: Media release, 15 Sept 2020 Bouddi Peninsula Arts Trail

Bouddi Foundation awards initial round of grants The Bouddi Foundation for the Arts has awarded an initial round of grants to local young artists.

Now in its 10th year, the Foundation has introduced two new awards. A new creative writing award went to Hardys Bay writer Lily Cameron, who will put the money towards her academic studies in creative writing. The new Narelle Jones Memorial Award went to Woy Woy singer-songwriter Emily Mills, who will receive both financial support for her work in songwriting and mentoring to help in developing an EP and in marketing and promotion. Awards also went to Hardys Bay photographer Jai Bloomfield, St Hubert’s Island ballerina Amber Lynch, Phegan’s Bay singersongwriter Ruby Archer and Phegans Bay visual artist, Zali Kassi. Ruby Archer was also offered mentoring. More grant winners will be announced with the Awards Event scheduled for the end of November. The Foundations chair Mr John Bell said the Foundation’s reputation and worth had been established “in the community, among teachers, parents, and especially the young artists themselves”. He said the process began with applications open from March to May, followed by a month of assessment and shortlisting by the panel’s judges and then auditions at the Wagstaffe Community Hall in August. “No one would have forecast auditions with masks, temperaturetaking, and social distancing. “Nonetheless, everyone displayed discipline, and nothing was lost in the standard of the

Artists involved in the Bouddi Art Trail include jeweller Anita Riemann, ceramicist Lisa Sanasi and abstract landscape artists Lyn and Cate Cotterell

performances or the quality of communication between grant applicants and their adjudication teams. “With generous growth in donations, it is heart-warming that we are giving young artists hope, mentoring, and practical support at a time when the Arts communityat-large is struggling.” Applications came from 32 young artists, including dancers, singer/songwriters, painters, photographers, cinematographers, classical and popular instrumentalists, writers and art curators. The full list of awardees will be announced by Mr Bell in November. Source: Media Release, 1 September 2020, Joy Park, Bouddi Foundation for the Arts

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Sport

Bicycle group holds ‘coffee cruise’ to Woy Woy The Central Coast Bicycle User Group plans to hold a Gosford-Woy Woy “coffee cruise” this Wednesday, September 23.

The 25km ride is scheduled to start on the shared path at Eat Street Cafe near the Gosford Pool at 7am. The ride was described as a slow-paced ride along the beautiful coastal cycleway, with great views of Brisbane Waters. We ride over Spike Milligan

Umina surf club hold awards presentation online

bridge and through several parks along the way. It is graded as easy, with an average pace of between 20 and 22km/h, and may include children aged 10 and older. The estimated ride duration is two hours. The group will stop for coffee “upon completion, or somewhere else if a better option is suggested and we have time”.

Umina Surf Life Saving Club held its annual senior awards presentation online on Saturday, September 12.

The awards aim to recognise club members for excellence across lifesaving, education, various surf sports and volunteering, said club president Mr Stephen Scahill. The Club Person of the Year was Tom Magurren, who was “recognised for his all-round impact in the community through his lifesaving, coaching and volunteering efforts”. Mr Magurren said he loved to help in any way he could at the club where both his children and grandchildren were actively involved. “It’s a great thrill to watch the kids improve and I’m very honoured to have received this award,” Mr Magurren said. “Umina Surf Club is my second

Social media, 15 Sep 2020 Central Coast Bicycle Users Group

Junior touch accepts registrations Peninsula Junior Touch association is accepting registrations for the 2020-21 Junior Competition.

Competitions are run on Thursday afternoons over the summer period. Registrations are usually taken in August or September, with the competition running for 14 weeks

in Term 4 and Term 1 of the school year. Competitions are run for boys and girls in Under-8s, 10s, 12s, 14s and 16s. The association plays at Rogers Park, at the corner of Ocean Beach Rd and Dunban Ave, Woy Woy. Social media, 11 Sep 2020 Nicole Steed, Peninsula Junior Touch

home. “It’s my happy place.” The Life Saving Award went to Jimmy Irwin. Mr Irwin said the award was the result of a group effort and it was an honour to be recognised on their behalf. “So many people contribute to the lifesaving efforts at Umina and I’m thrilled to be part of this club and part of such a strong team,” Mr Irwin said.

Lifetime member Kerry Armstrong led Patrol 2 to the club’s Patrol of the Year award, while Rick Boylan was recognised as the Patrol Captain of the Year. Reigning Australian Young Life Saver of the Year Kai Darwin took out the club’s Young Life Saver of the Year award.

SOURCE: Media release, 15 Sep 2020 Stephen Scahill, Umina Surf Life Saving Club

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Sport

John Hall, Terry Murphy, Warren Brooks and Larry Johnston

Peter Springett and Allan Rhodes

Three finals played at Umina on ‘Super Saturday’ Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club has played three of its finals in a “Super Saturday” competition on September 12.

They were the Minor Singles, the Veteran Singles and the Minor Pairs championships, played what club president Mr Peter Springett described as “a great afternoon for bowls, with the sun shining”. Jim Phillips became the 56th winner of the club’s Minor Singles championship, playing against Grant Watson. “After a wobbly start,

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Sport

Bridge club attendance halves Brisbane Water Bridge Club membership has declined to 80 per cent of its previous numbers, and its weekly attendance halved, due to the coronavirus epidemic.

These were the numbers given by Mr Peter Hume in his president’s report to the club’s annual meeting on September 12. He said the club had 191 home club members last October, compared to the 174 in the previous October. The club now has 158 home club members and 69 non-home club members, he said. “After re-opening under a Covid Safety Plan in July, we are getting a weekly attendance of 25-30 tables, about half of our 2019 attendance. “We have demonstrated to the community centre our reduced income and can report that proportionate to our reduced income, we have negotiated 50 per cent rent relief, to continue while current health restrictions are in place.

“Many of the club’s members are playing online, mostly through the Combined Central Coast Bridge Club on BBO and Stepbridge Club. “In June 2020, there were 29 members on Stepbridge, the fifth highest participation of the 150plus clubs that play online there.” He said that, overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic, “it’s easy to forget what a wonderful year of bridge we had through 2019”. “The club was having a growth spurt, largely due to a welcome surge of beginners joining up. “A recruitment drive, masterminded by teaching director Christine Hadaway, included volunteers setting up tables and playing in Woy Woy shopping centres and let people see bridge being played. “The club’s efforts were recognised with an article of support by Joan Butts, the ABF National Teaching Coordinator, in the ABF Newsletter of October. “Participation grew in 2019, evidenced by a growth in the

Soccer results

number of green masterpoints awarded: 822.90 in the 12 months to September 2019. “The previous year 753.00 green masterpoints were awarded. “This bonanza of points gave us entitlement to 19 red point events for 2020. “The ABF Masterpoints Centre has agreed to grant clubs the same number of red point event entitlements in 2021 despite reduced activity in 2020. “The Super Congress, our club’s major event in July 2019 attracted just under 50 tables of players on both days of the weekend. “On a budget of $15,000, we ran at a modest profit of around $1000.” The club re-elected Mr Hume as president. Others elected to the committee were vice-president Ms Christine Hadaway, secretary Ms Tracey Dillon, treasurer Ms Beryl Lowry, Graham Woof, Ann Snow, George Boettiger and Felicity Fane. SOURCE: Website, 13 Sep 2020 Peter Hume, BWBC

Results of soccer games played by Peninsula clubs in the week to Sunday, September 13, were:

BPL/First: Wyoming v Southern Ettalong, 1-0. Woy Woy v Killarney, 1-5. Avoca v Umina, 2-1. BPL/Reserve: Wyoming v Southern Ettalong, 1-1. Woy Woy v Killarney, 0-5. Avoca v Umina, 2-1. BPL/U21: Wyoming v Southern Ettalong, 4-0. Woy Woy v Killarney, 0-4. Avoca v Umina, 3-0. M15/M15A: Southern Ettalong v Terrigal, 0-1. M15/M15B: Avoca v Southern Ettalong, 3-2. M15/M15C: Kincumber v Southern Ettalong, 3-0. M16/M16A: Kincumber v Southern Ettalong, 0-1. M16/M16B: Umina v Woongarrah, 4-0. M16/M16C: Kincumber v Umina, 8-0. M18/M18A: Southern Ettalong v Ourimbah, 0-0. M18/M18B: Ourimbah v Woy Woy, 1-0. M18/M18C: Avoca v Umina, 1-4. M35/M35A: Southern Ettalong v Umina, 1-0. M35/M35CS: Kariong v Southern Ettalong, 0-3. Wyoming v Woy Woy, 3-2. Kincumber v Woy Woy, 0-1. M35/M35DS: Woy Woy 1 v Wyoming, 2-1. Avoca 1 v Woy Woy 2, 0-6. M45/M45B: Ourimbah v Southern Ettalong, 2-2. Umina v Killarney 1, 4-0. M45/M45C: Southern Ettalong v Barnstoneworth 1, 1-3. Killarney v Umina, 1-9. M45/M45DS: Woy Woy 1 v Umina, 0-6. Avoca v Woy Woy 2, 3-0 MAA/MAA3: Umina v Ourimbah, 0-0.

MAA/MAA4: Umina v Southern Ettalong, 0-2. MAA/MAA5: Southern Ettalong v Kincumber, 3-1. MAA/MAA6: Woongarrah v Southern Ettalong, 2-3. Berkeley Vale v Woy Woy, 2-2. U12/U12BS: East Gosford 2 v Umina, 1-0. U12/U12CS: Terrigal v Southern Ettalong, 1-3. Woy Woy v Avoca, 1-2. Wyoming v Umina, 3-0. U13/U13A: Southern Ettalong v Ourimbah, 1-4. U13/U13BS: Avoca v Woy Woy, 4-0. U13/U13CS: Wyoming v Southern Ettalong 2, 1-3. Kariong v Southern Ettalong 1, 1-0. Terrigal v Southern Ettalong 2, 0-9. Gosford v Umina, 0-5. Ourimbah v Umina, 0-7. U14/U14A: Woongarrah v Umina, 3-1. U14/U14C: Kariong v Southern Ettalong, 3-0. Kincumber 2 v Umina, 2-0. U14/U14D: Woy Woy v East Gosford, 2-3. Gwandalan v Woy Woy, 3-1 W12/W12A: Umina v Budgewoi, 0-0. W14/W14A: Southern Ettalong v Kanwal, 6-0. W18/W18A: Southern Ettalong v Ourimbah, 5-1. WAA/WAA4: Berkeley Vale v Woy Woy, 1-3. Umina v Kariong, 1-1. WAA/WAA6: Woongarrah v Southern Ettalong, 1-0. WPL/First: Southern Ettalong v Terrigal, 2-3. Kanwal v Southern Ettalong, 1-1. Umina v Gosford, 0-2. WPL/Reserve: Kanwal v Southern Ettalong, 7-1. Umina v Gosford, 1-4

SOURCE: Website, 14 Sep 2020 Results, Central Coast Football

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Times are in local standard time (UTC +10:00) or daylight savings time (UTC +11:00) when in effect.

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters

0443 0.28 0302 1.15 0529 0.40 0030 1.33 0140 1.21 0420 1.17 0520 1.23 1103 1.75 0719 0.61 0830 0.67 1156 1.72 0619 0.52 0945 0.67 1053 0.63 MON 1726 0.30 TUE 1830 0.38 WED 1254 1.66 THU 1400 1.60 FRI 1514 1.57 SAT 1624 1.57 SUN 1723 1.59 2330 1.49 2102 0.48 2216 0.48 1944 0.45 2317 0.45 0005 0.41 0149 0.35 0217 0.35 0045 0.38 0118 0.36 0245 0.37 0414 0.40 0607 1.30 0755 1.48 0827 1.53 0646 1.37 0722 1.43 0858 1.56 1029 1.58 MON 1148 0.56 TUE 1234 0.51 WED 1315 0.46 THU 1351 0.43 FRI 1427 0.41 SAT 1502 0.41 SUN 1640 0.43 1811 1.61 1852 1.63 1929 1.62 2002 1.60 2036 1.57 2109 1.51 2244 1.45

APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

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